HISC65H3 Lecture : Lecture 1.docx
Document Summary
Destination for trade merchants from all over the world various races of merchants. Had a sizable number of pilgrims english and french youth (to finish off their education) Informed even before visiting that there were a certain image of the city (patricians) Liked to project itself as a serene republic . As well as a strictly guarded historical/social image and physical appeal. Elected government representatives but they came from the ruling classes. Many were excluded from the political structure than were included. A unified and civil minded ruling elite guarded over the common. Venice has commercial relationships with many other ruling capitals such as alexandria, tripoli etc. Venice was mostly populated by workers and emigrates who provided labour. The interactions between the patriarchal heads of families affected the relationships between them and the governmental aspects of venetian society.
