HIST 1010 Lecture Notes - Petrarch, Bookkeeping, Oligarchy
20 Sep 2012
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Bringing back the classical learning and antiquities. Petrarch: 1304-1374, the father of humanism, author, his family followed the pope in avignon, collected latin manuscripts during his travels, first person to use the term dark ages , wrote in italian. Escape florence and hide out in a villa to escape the plague. A lot of references to urban life. Make fun of the church and the priests a lot. Italian and urban: northern italy was a part of the holy roman empire, largely independent, 10% of europe s population lived in cities. A minority that would be very influential: big five. A combination of a union, and a secret society. Prevented overproduction: kept the prices up. Europe was tied together through these trade networks. With bread : sharing the bread (profits) Social and economic difference within the population. Made use of many councils with rotating members. The doge (leader) was elected for life.
