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The Importance of Trade and Currency Throughout History
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36:30 - 41:22 (04:51)

Historically, currency and trade have been crucial during different time periods, with the rise of the Italian city-states during the crusades and trade increase in places like the Baltic and the Hanseatic League. Establishing trade routes with established great states in Asia was crucial for success.

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During the Middle Ages, trade and currency became increasingly important, with the rise of trading centers like the Hanseatic League and the Italian city states.
36:30 - 39:49 (03:19)
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Trade, Middle Ages
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During the Middle Ages, trade and currency became increasingly important, with the rise of trading centers like the Hanseatic League and the Italian city states. Merchant classes became powerful and wealthy enough to desire nobility status.

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The Importance of Trade and Currency Throughout History
Episode
Show 68 - BLITZ Human Resources
Podcast
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
The podcast host discusses the difficulty of understanding the motivations of historical figures and how different factors can influence their actions and decisions.
39:51 - 41:22 (01:30)
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Historical Figures
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The podcast host discusses the difficulty of understanding the motivations of historical figures and how different factors can influence their actions and decisions.

Chapter
The Importance of Trade and Currency Throughout History
Episode
Show 68 - BLITZ Human Resources
Podcast
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History