StoryNote logo

In the 14th Century Edward III of England banned the import of woollen cloth in an attempt to develop local manufacturing. How effective would this ban be? Did agents search incoming boats for wool? Was wool smuggling prolific?

by /u/Jalsavrah in /r/AskHistorians

Upvotes: 5

Favorite this post:
Mark as read:
Your rating:
Add this post to a custom list

StoryNote©

Reddit is a registered trademark of Reddit, Inc. Use of this trademark on our website does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Reddit, Inc.