5 sentences with 'guilds'
Example sentences and phrases with the word guilds and other words derived from it.
• « The entire economy was regulated by the imperial government through a system of guilds, which helped to ensure steady tax revenues. »
• « On the one hand, the craft trades were closely regulated by craft guilds, which maintained legal monopolies. »
• « Monopolies were granted to the guilds by kings, lords or city governments, and anyone practising a particular trade who was not a member of the relevant guild could be fined, imprisoned or expelled. »
• « Women were even able to join certain craft guilds for a time, something that was almost unheard of before. »
• « Italian cities had a large number of highly productive guilds and craft workshops that produced luxury goods that were highly desirable throughout Europe. »