WHENCE CAME THE 2nd DEGREE?
The Guilds in medieval Europe flourished between the 11th and 15th centuries.
They were associations of craftsmen, merchants, or other skilled workers that emerged across Europe to regulate trade, maintain standards, and protect the economic and social interests of their members.
These organizations developed into influential institutions that shaped urban economies, oversaw apprenticeships and professional conduct, and often held significant political authority within their towns
