What are the socio-economic prerequisites for the emergence of cities? Detailed answer

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What are the socio-economic prerequisites for the emergence of cities?

The early Middle Ages were marked by the dominance of subsistence farming and the independence of commodity-money relations.

Everything that the feudal lord needed was produced on his estate. If there was a need for other products, then, if possible, an equivalent exchange was made.

Each feudal lord had talented artisans who could produce a competitive product. The signor sought to quickly "enslave" such people. The only chance to maintain freedom was to leave in search of a better life.

They ran away with all the lies. The fugitives tried to settle closer to the royal family in order to find protection. The kings did not hand over the fugitives to their former masters, protecting their freedom. The monarchs were in dire need of money to fight the infidel vassals. And the townspeople-artisans, in exchange for support, paid off from the royal person.

Another option for urban settlements was winning places with the appropriate landscape.

Progressive-minded feudal lords, not wanting to yield to the king as "first among equals" in anything, began to help the townspeople. But the symbiosis of cities and royal power turned out to be more stable and more successful.

Gradually, self-government bodies began to form in the cities. In practice, this meant complete economic and, in part, political freedom. The richest citizens elected the head of the city. The meetings were held in a solemn atmosphere in the City Hall building.

Author: Irina Tkachenko

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