VENICE AT ITS PEAK

Territorial Possessions Used to be a maritime empire that controls territories along trading routes e.g . around the Mediterranean Sea.

Important as they provided great galleys to restock their supplies without involving more costs.

Stops allowed rest for the crewmen

Territories capture from the Byzantine Empire strengthen its maritime power.

Venice ability to subdue piracy enabled it to have control over the Adriatic Sea.

Established its superior commercial power

Known as the Queen of the Adriatic Sea

SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

A cosmopolitan city-state

Success of maritime trade made Venice wealthy and established.

This attracted foreign traders through the ease at which their business activities could be done.

Many of such merchants would later reside there.

However, Venice faced a shortage of manpower in manual occupations such as oarsmen.

This is made worst by the plague known as Black Death which reduce its population.

The government then attempted to salvage the situation by inviting skilled craftsmen who were provided with special incentives such as housing.

Artistic achievements

ψ Outstanding achievements of the Venetians made it the centre of arts in Europe.

ψ Artists and artisans created great art pieces that were enjoyed by many

ψ Venice was known for its mosiac art which are found in many buildings there.

ψ Was am attractive destination for those who embarked on the Grand Tour, which is a trip for nobles from other Eurpoean nations.

SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

Scientific and literary

developmentsΩ As trade and indutries grew, Venetians were inspired by ideas from throughout the world.

Ω Incresed interest in physics and medicine for example.

Ω This attarcted nobles to enrol in popular courses such as medicine.

Ω The government provided funds to rope in professors which made the universitites more reputable.

Ω Venetian professors also ventured overseas and teach the Venetians from what they experirenced.

Economic prosperity

£ Venice trade encouraged its industrial development.£ Items such as glass, bircks and soaps were made and these people who made them were paid handsomely£Guilds were also made to ensure job security and the qualtiy of goods produced.£ As a result, Venetian goods were known for their qualtiy.£ In turn resulted in increase in demand and trade.£ Thus with more trade ties established, more income is obtained by the Venetians.