The Re-Birth of Cities in Medieval Europe
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1h 1m
Dr. Fabrizio Ricciardelli
In Europe city-states developed following diverse origins. There were: 1) ancient roman cities; 2) new cities founded near castles; 3) new cities founded near monasteries; 4) cities built in hostile but naturally protected environment (like Venice); 5) settlements established for defensive purposes; 6) cities built in consequence of pilgrimage.
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