Renaissance+and+Reformation+Documents

Document signed by Cosimo de' Medici || Gerhard Mercator's Map || The Medici family were in the banking business and became so successful that they eventually became patrons, or supporters of the arts. This specific document extends priviledge to the merchants of the Levant. The document shows that there was an organized system of business going on during the time of the Renaissance. People were educated, there were different classes, and business was systematic. || This document is a map created by cartographer Gerhard Mercator. It shows ecomonical advancement through trade and exploration. As explorers gained knowledge of distant lands, mapmaking became more accurate, making it easier for explorers to push further into new lands, which led to infinate potential for new settlements, cities, and even expansions of kingdoms. This detailed map shows mountain ranges, rivers, oceans, and much more. Although it may not seem very accurate, compared to what we know now, this map was a very advanced document of the time. ||
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 * This is a document written by Cosimo de' Medici, a Florentine banker.