The growth of European cities around the year 1000 was caused by

Renewed trade, larger population, better farming methods. The growth of trade led to the rise of the first large trading centers of the later Middle Ages. They were located on the important sea routes that connected western Europe with the Mediterranean Sea, Russia, and Scandinavia. Two of the earliest and most important trading centers were Venice and Flanders.

all persons entering into t

he employment of the compan

y, are considered as engaged

for twelve months, and those who leave

sooner, or do not comply with all these

regulations, will not be entitled

to a regular discharge.