It was greater, for example, than that of the maritime towns of Germany for the period immediately preceding the era of steam navigation, i.e., about
Norway Station
This station, created at a late period of Hanseatic expansion, bears testimony to the colonial genius of the German merchants of the league and
A Sample Voyage
The Hansa ships were usually round-bellied, high-boarded craft with one mast, and flew the pennant of their home port.Continuing The Hanseatic
Means of Trade
The methods of transportation and intercourse at that time were very different from those of today.Continuing The Hanseatic League's Story,our
Trading Destinations
Of the two great avenues of trade, that indicated by the termini Bruges and Novgorod is first deserving of mention.Continuing The Hanseatic League's
War Against Scandinavians
Another passage at arms was required. The ensuing conflict was the greatest and most glorious ever fought, not only by the Hansa, but by Germany, upon
Mass Emigration Begins
Today's installment concludes The Edict of Nantes Revoked,our selection from Histoire de France by Bon Louis Henri Martin published in 1836.If
Louis Doubles Down on His Policy
A million and a half of Frenchmen were in terror and despair; yet songs of victory resounded around Louis the Great.Continuing The Edict of Nantes
New Persecutions of Protestants
When the great harvest had been sufficiently gathered in the South and West, the reapers were sent elsewhere.Continuing The Edict of Nantes