HIST 228 - The Medieval Economy:Pre-Industrial Europe,500-1500

Institution:

University of Richmond

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Examines the evolution of the European pattern of economic life and organization from the decline of Rome through the close of the Middle Ages. The contributions of all social and economic strata -- from peasant to townsperson to clergy to aristocrat to monarch -- to the economy will be considered. Topics include the agricultural revolution, the emergence of urban life, technological advances, the trends in population including the impact of famine and pestilence, the evolution of commercial and manufacturing techniques, economic roles of women, Jewish communities within the Medieval economy, Medieval economic mentality and doctrine, the underground economy, and the merchant as adventurer. Unit(s): 1

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.richmond.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 289-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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