How People Got Rich in the Middle Ages (Without Being Kings)

Описание: Think the Middle Ages were just about poor peasants and greedy kings? Think again. In this video, we dive into the fascinating world of medieval finance and uncover how savvy investors made fortunes long before Wall Street existed.

From the first real estate bubbles in history to high-stakes venture capital on the Mediterranean sea, we explore the 4 main ways commoners and merchants built generational wealth. You’ll learn how they bypassed religious laws to lend money, how trade partnerships worked like modern startups, and why being part of a guild was the ultimate monopoly.

Inside this video: 0:00 - The Hidden Wealth of the Middle Ages 1:15 - The Medieval Real Estate Bubble 2:45 - Venture Capital & Trade Partnerships (Commenda) 4:10 - Creative Accounting: How Interest Really Worked 5:30 - Guilds: The First Corporate Monopolies 6:45 - What We Can Learn from Medieval Finance

If you’re a fan of history or finance, this video is for you! Don’t forget to check out our previous video on "How Bankruptcy Worked in the Middle Ages" to see the darker side of these investments.

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