Proto-mercantile: The Rise Of The Merchants (1204-1420)

The widespread use of standardized money, from the rise of peace and order, led to mercantilism and, later, capitalism

Juan

Apr 11, 2015

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The Venetians give Europe the first taste of commerce and manufactures

Year	Event
1204	Constantinople is sacked during the Fourth Crusade and treasures are brought back to Venice, which becomes a European power
1271	Marco Polo, a Venetian, leaves for Asia
1300	The Travels of Marco Polo is published, describing the East
1368	Start of the Ming Dynasty
1405	The Ming show off its wealth and power through its Treasure Fleet
1453	Fall of Constantinople