Hansa - Northern Silk Road - Economic History DOCUMENTARY

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on medieval history and economic history continues with a video on Hansa, also known as the Hanseatic League, which played a crucial role in the European trade in the late medieval, becoming known as the Northern Silk Road and dominating Baltic and Northern Sea trade for centuries.

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[richardgauthier]

I really like the idea of videos going on about economic history - it’s every bit as important as warfare, and far less understood.

[erikhesjedal]

Watching this in Bergen, Norway while having a Hansa beer.

[civilwarfan]

There's a book called "The German Hansa" by Philippe Dollinger and it talks about everything this video talked about but in obviously greater detail so any of you who loved this video like me should get this book. There's also a book about the successes of the Dutch Republic's trade power called "Dutch Primacy in World Trade" by Jonathan I. Israel so I'm hoping Kings and Generals makes a future Economic History video for that too.

[hans-rudi-der-letzte]

I'm from Lübeck and the Hanseatic League still plays a dominant role in our city's self-image. The official name is actually Hansestadt (Hansa City) Lübeck. Likewise Hamburg, Bremen, Rostock and countless other cities in Northern Germany. Great Video!

[kristian]

This is great! Was recently getting frustrated over the lack of good videos on the Hanseatic League on YouTube. Your timing is absolutely fantastic 😂😁 Good work!

[Mr_M_History]

Just when you think the 14th century is barren of good resources for your students. You drop this! The maps, sound effects and epic narration get the kids hooked every time.

[WillyShakes]

This was a refreshing break from the videos focusing purely on battle.

[octodaddy]

Im from the Swedish island of Gotland. The Hanseatic league is a big part of our history. Very nice video.

[mahadlodhi]

It is so fascinating that economic warfare even way before the industrial revolution was so real and at some junctures more effective than armed warfare. Im loving this economic history series. Thanks as always k&g

[totoro]

Wow. I always love Kings and Generals material, but this video was absolutely great! I really enjoy the multilayered description, going from the diplomatic relations, to the routes themselve and the wares traded - shifting from a bird's eye view to a first-person view (what it was like to be a merchant). History books are oftentimes just either one or the other: either dynasties and geography or "the daily life of ..." . What a treat!

[CulinVlau]

It is important to note that the development of the cog played an instrumental part in allowing these cities to form the prosperous trade routes of the north. A large enough vessel for various goods to be carried, but with a shallow draft that allowed it to navigate the treacherous waters of the Danish Straits, connecting the North and Baltic seas.

[Kaiyanwang]

Hansa is criminally underrated. Thank you for this.

[aicragej]

"Individual merchants usually didn't just galavant around..."
I feel as if my Patrician II/III strategy is being mocked.

[ranekeisenkralle]

Fun fact: The last three remaining Hanseatic cities to this day have a signifier of this heritage on their respective license plates on cars: HB - Hansestadt Bremen, HH - Hansestadt Hamburg, and HL - Hansestadt Lübeck

[Raadpensionaris]

The Dutch take over of the Baltic trade is what made their golden age and empire possible. It was their most profitable traderoute by far

[workation-jeff]

I'm from Hansestadt (Hansa City) Rostock and I was very amused to find Hansa Kontors in Brugge, Bergen and Tallinn for example. Even our football club is called FC Hansa Rostock. We are still proud of this heritage. Thanks for the video. I would like to see more.

[Kexkrummel]

I live in Münster, which was also part of the Hansa. In a street called "Salzstraße" ("Salt Street") are paving stones from the different cities that were part of the Hansa. You can find many hints to the Hansa throughout Germany, eventhough it dates back to the middle ages, which is pretty cool!

[homerisLT]

As someome who grew up in Kaunas, Lithuania. I vividly remember how fun and vibrant the Hansa day festivals would be. One of the best time to visit the city.

[caniblmolstr]

Hansas were a total beast. +2 adjacency from commercial hubs, aqueducts, canals and dams. Then with a Coal plant and craftsmen you can build the Forbidden Palace in like 2 turns

[razorramzan-inc]

This channel is now Extensive and ripe enough for Tv series.
The Topics, coverage, Graphics, presentation, oration and consistency are all marvelous. Its uniqueness guarantees a fan base for the series.