Why Medieval Merchant Republics Chose Landlocked Roads
Coastal shipping was cheaper per ton-mile, yet Venice and Genoa built fortunes on overland routes. Risk, credit, and enforcement explain why.
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Coastal shipping was cheaper per ton-mile, yet Venice and Genoa built fortunes on overland routes. Risk, credit, and enforcement explain why.