GEOG 152 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Counter-Reformation, Filippo Brunelleschi, Impression Management
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Tuscany, po valley, ne italy, rhineland, flanders (also southern. Roman remains; catholic church; defensive sites; trade links (ports, rivers); local raw materials. Cities become economically savvy because of religious functions (cathedral churches, etc) These cities are in well-guarded areas and are generally port cities. Their manufacturing industry are important part of new cities. Roman cities = trading centers; manufacturing wasn"t big at first. However, strong manufacturing industries near seaports helped to maintain wealth and influence (venice). Since trade routes were revitalized, wealthy cities today in former roman empire have remained heavily urbanized. Florence; a medieval city that is newly urbanized. 60m. in 1300); revival of long-distance trade; technological change in agriculture and manufacturing (plough, water power); money and banking; city governance. All of these factors are important in order to explain the birth of the renaissance. Revival of long distance trade followed as a result. Technological change in agricultural and manufacturing (plough, water power)
