Delving deep into the intricate networks of maritime and overland trade, the book reveals how Constantinople controlled vital routes, regulated booming markets, and innovated financial systems that prefigured modern capitalism. It uncovers the dynamic interplay between imperial law, religious institutions, and economic growth, showing how the city's legal frameworks and ecclesiastical wealth bolstered commerce and social stability. Through periods of war, plague, and crisis, Constantinople's resilience shines, demonstrating how its diversified economy sustained the Byzantine Empire for over a thousand years.
Richly illustrated with analysis of primary sources, legal codes, and archaeological discoveries, this book brings to life the daily hustle of Constantinople's marketplaces, the rise of merchant elites, and the city's influence over the broader imperial economy. It also traces the city's enduring legacyfrom inspiring Renaissance trade networks to sparking the Age of Explorationand its role as a model of economic ingenuity and imperial power.
A sweeping narrative of ambition, innovation, and survival, Constantinople as the Economic Heart of the Empire is essential reading for anyone fascinated by the forces that built and sustained one of history's most extraordinary citiesand the global economic order it helped create.
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