It dislodged Pisa in the western Mediterranean, whittled away at Venice's hold on eastern ports, and set up colonies on the Black Sea for trade with Russia and faraway Cathay.
Its colonies traded with Russia and Cathay.
It was an isolationist country with no trade.
In the past, pirates and thieves explored this area and there is still evidence of their existence.
More than one person is pictured.
A letter carrier's in-office activity mainly refers to sorting mail, while their out-of-office activities refer to their activities while on the street.
Two ladies sit under a large walk sign
A man in black is looking up at the sky.
Keynesianism has staged a comeback in the United States.