I thought it was a book once - sure I have a pdf somewhere - maybe someone created it from the website.
I would assume they spread to all their existing centres. Medieval banking had to have physical offices to process credit notes etc. I think (from memory) the key decision was to find a port from where to expand globally. Venice was a good place for trade with the Near East but was kinda locked in. I'd have to re-read it to see the pivotal decision.
I like Tarpley as a historian - not so keen on his politics - I think taking sides can reduce the ability to see the whole picture clearly.
More than likely. When I went to the site, I found the book broken down into HTML chapters, which I don't like. In any case, I got the PDF, and will listen to some of his talks online, as I learn a lot more in this way. And it helps me to read better when I am already familiar with the content, and the language of the author.
The history of Venice is extraordinary. The other popular port was Genova.
I agree! I actually don't even know how to take side; when people talk about Left or Right, I give them a blank stare. I like the term that Gerald Celente uses when he says "I'm a political atheist!" 😉
Me too!
Have never knowingly waved a flag!!
I have three nationalities - the flags would just get tangled.
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I have one, Italian. I never became a U.S. citizen, although I could have. And I never became an Irish citizen, although I could have there as well.
Nationalism, although very much still alive, is not conducive to a peaceful future for humanity. I'm not sure what would be a good replacement, but we definitely need something better.