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Read about the rise of many of medieval Europe's greatest cities, from the canals of Venice to the crowded streets of London. Learn how these cities were founded, how they were governed, the trade they spurred, and what everyday life was like for a city's people.
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction The Medieval Age
The Rise of the Medieval City
Governing a City
Walled Cities
Hearth and Home
The City Community
A Center of Commerce
An Urban Upbringing
Food and Festivities
Deadly Disasters
Glossary
Further Information
Source Notes
Bibliography
Index
Back Cover
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