Localised economies and decline of trade (c.500-100CE) (jan 1, 500 – jan 1, 1000)
Description:
- Collapse of Roman trade networks led to regional isolation.- Economy based largely on barter and basic agriculture.
- Limited trade mostly occurred locally, often tied to manorial estates and monastic communities.
- Minimal use of coinage; long-distance trade nearly disappeared.
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Date:
jan 1, 500
jan 1, 1000
~ 500 years