Free Cities and Forts - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores the historical development of fortified cities, known as 'Burgs', across Europe, focusing on their origins, evolution, and impact on trade and governance. It discusses the borough system in Britain, the concept of free imperial cities in Germany, and the Hanseatic League's role in trade. The video also examines the effects of the Reformation and 30 Years War on city independence, centralization efforts in France and England, and the eventual de-fortification of German cities, highlighting the social and economic implications of these changes.

What role did the bourgeois play in the development of cities in Germany?

How did the fortifications of German cities affect trade and development by the 18th century?

What were some of the reactions to the de-fortification of cities in Germany in the late 18th century?