Age of the Genoese (jan 1, 1553 – jan 1, 1600)
Description:
Genoa undergoes a revival as a junior associate of the Spanish Empire, with Genoese bankers financing many of the Spanish crown's foreign endeavors. Great wealth is concentrated in the hands of a tightly knit circle of banker-financiers. Genoa's trade still remained closely dependent on control of Mediterranean sealanes. City attracts many artists.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1553
jan 1, 1600
~ 47 years