Silk and the Silver: The Hidden History of Medieval Merchants Who Shaped the World

Long before stock markets and multinational corporations, medieval merchants built a global web of trade that changed the course of history. The Silk and the Silver reveals the untold stories of the daring traders, bankers, and sea captains who connected continents and cultures during the Middle Ages. From the spice routes of Venice and the fairs of Champagne to the silk markets of Constantinople ...