Networks in the Early History of Capitalism - Merchant Practices in Renaissance Venice

Drawing on a detailed examination of Venetian commerce in the Middle Ages, this book explores the business practices and structures that enabled merchants to compete in a challenging international market.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Venetian business models 2. Companies and public institutions 3. Commercial Strategies 4. Capital: tools, turnover and investments 5. Agent and intermediaries Conclusion References Index

About the author

Stefania Montemezzo is an economic and social historian with a keen interest in the Renaissance period in Italy. She received her PhD in Economic History from the University of Verona. Her professional experience includes research fellowships at the University of Bologna, Aalto University in Helsinki, the University of Padua, and I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies.

Summary

Drawing on a detailed examination of Venetian commerce in the Middle Ages, this book explores the business practices and structures that enabled merchants to compete in a challenging international market.

Product details

• Authors: Stefania Montemezzo
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032628134
• ISBN: 978-1-032-62813-4
• No. of pages: 206
• Weight: 576 g
• Illustrations: schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, Raster,schwarz-weiss, Tabellen, schwarz-weiss
• Series: Routledge Explorations in Economic History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; European History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / General, Venice, HISTORY / Europe / Italy, Italy, Economic history, International Economics, c 1400 to c 1499 (period of the Italian Renaissance)