Italian trade of the 14th Century was harmed by the Black Death, which was transported by rats that lived on ships and in harbors.
The Mongol Empire, which maintained the Silk Road, fell apart during the 14th Century. This cut off Europe from China.
Another thing that harmed Italian trade of the 14th Century was the rise of the Ottoman Empire.
Access to trade routes
Trade routes
Access to trade routes. :: APEX
Access to trade routes. :: APEX
"Fourteenth century" in English is quattordicesimo secoloin Italian.
14th-17th Century (About 300 years).
Florence, Tuscany - in the 14th century
They both became wealthy and popular as a result of trade.
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The 14th-century Italian who tried to spread an interest in the classics was Petrarch. He is often credited with sparking the Renaissance with his works and promotion of classical texts and ideas.
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the answer is Florence