Canon of European history

Students can learn about the transformation of medieval Europe's urban landscape, evolving from scattered hamlets to bustling market towns and eventually to economically specialized and culturally vibrant cities. This lesson highlights the pivotal role of trade, commerce, and the rise of guilds as catalysts for urban growth, underscoring the economic forces that shaped medieval cities.

Students gain as well insight into the social and political transformations brought about by the growth of cities, including the development of civic institutions, the emergence of a bourgeoisie class, and the fortification of urban centers as symbols of identity and defense.