Concept map on the Maritime Republics, with a summary and study guide for learning and reviewing the role of the main Italian maritime cities in the Middle Ages. The map presents Amalfi, Pisa, Genoa and Venice, explaining their commercial development, fleets and control of Mediterranean trade routes. It explores the history and main features of each republic, from the Amalfi Tables to the conflicts between Pisa and Genoa and the rise of Venetian power. The map also covers relations with the East, trading bases, alliances and rivalries that shaped the success and decline of the Maritime Republics.