The interests of labor or how the lower orders earned their living or conducted their affairs was...
Guild
Introduction A guild is an association of artisans or merchants who oversee the practice of their craft/trade...
Guilds secured the monopoly and the commerce of the cities, controlling the various activities and selling all...
Guilds started as small associations of skilled artisans, experienced and confirmed experts in their field of handicraft....
Guilds dominated local politics and influenced national and international affairs. Introduction Guilds existed throughout Europe during the...
The analysis of guilds as economic institutions is largely based on Europe between about 1000 and about 1800....