Maximilian Robespierre,the leader of Jacobin party in France took several reforms. He followed a severe policy of severe punishment and control. His period was known as reign of terror. He forbidden the use of the most expensive white flour, issued laws placing maximum ceiling on wages and prizes.Jun 11, 2020
The role of pawnbrokers in the middle ages is : Making loans in exchange for property
So basically if the people in that period need some sort of fund, they can get it with the exchange of their valuable personal property (such as expensive arts, antiques, or gem stones)
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