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oa 500 jaar Zwolse markten in kaart gebracht
- Amsterdam University Press
- Source: Tijdschrift voor Historische Geografie, Volume 7, Issue 1, Mar 2022, p. 26 - 43
Abstract
500 years of markets in the city of Zwolle mapped out
The city of Zwolle, originated on the river Aa, has a multifaceted economic history. Zwolle is primarily known for its status as Hanseatic town. But in its history, its position as a local economic market centre in the Salland region has been of equal importance. The growth and transformation of Zwolle from an agricultural settlement to a fully-fledged city with both local and (inter)national trade interests have left their mark on the urban structure. This article focuses on the links between the urban structure and various economic activities in the history of Zwolle. The shift in the various markets and economic centers of gravity in Zwolle in the period 1200-1700 is schematically mapped out.