GUILDS & TRADE OF VENICE
The Maritime Republic & Other Players
Online Lecture
SNAPSHOT
Lecturers: Dr Eireann Marshall &
Commodore Vince Di Pietro
Date: Monday 20 October, 2025
Duration: 1 hour
Start Time: 7.30pm AEDT | 6.30pm QLD | 7.00pm SA | 4.30pm WA | 9.30pm NZST
Price: $25 AUD
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overview
For eight centuries, Venice flourished as a powerful City State, its strength rooted in maritime trade and the wealth it generated.
The Republic’s success depended on a complex network of systems designed to manage and sustain economic growth. Central to this were the diverse guilds, which upheld standards, regulated quality and ensured commonly accepted weights and measures essential for commerce. These institutions created stability and trust, enabling Venice to dominate Mediterranean trade and compete with rival powers.
Join Dr Eireann Marshall & Commodore Vince Di Pietro in conversation as they explore how these guilds and trade networks underpinned Venice’s rise as a maritime powerhouse.
YOUR EXPERT LECTURERS
Dr Eireann MArshall
An Honorary Research Associate and Associate Lecturer with the Open University, Eireann was raised in the Veneto, and was educated at Barnard College, Columbia University, in New York, as well as the Universities of Birmingham and Exeter in England. She has led several tours within Italy and is bilingual in English and Italian.
COMMODORE Vince Di Pietro
Vince is an independent consultant with 40 years in the Royal Australian Navy, including leadership, diplomacy and aviation roles. After retiring, he was CEO of Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand until 2019. Now based in Shoalhaven, he proudly helped guide the community’s recovery and resilience after the Currowan Bushfire.
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