Concept map on the revival of medieval cities, with a summary and study guide for reviewing the economic and commercial recovery after the year 1000. The map explains the growth of agricultural production, the revival of trade, the development of markets and the movement of people from the countryside to the cities. It focuses on the role of merchants, maritime cities such as Amalfi, Pisa, Genoa and Venice, and the use of letters of exchange. The map also presents the development of crafts, workshops and guilds, as well as the emergence of the first banks. A useful resource for understanding the economic and urban revival of medieval Europe.