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Pojęcie i istota piastowskiego cła
The concept and essence of the piast duty

Author(s): Adam Drozdek
Subject(s): Economic history, 6th to 12th Centuries
Published by: Wydawnictwo Diecezjalne »Adalbertinum«
Keywords: duty; toll; during the reign of Piast;

Summary/Abstract: One of the oldest benefits collected during the reign of the Piast dynasty was the duty. This benefit, had no doubt the nature of the tribute paid to the general public in exchange for crossing the customs house, the city or the state border, levied on goods transported. Were burdened with him both professionally traders trade and ordinary residents in special for this purpose established collection points – customs chambers, on the basis of existing tariffs.

  • Issue Year: 17/2015
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 211-223
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish