The merchant class grew in influence during the Edo period
During the Edo period, the merchant class enjoyed a rise in social and economic status. Increasingly able to afford an education and the trappings of luxury, merchants broke social barriers, hobnobbing with samurai at the popular haiku and literary clubs. The clubs afforded the two classes a rare opportunity to mingle on an equal basis. Previously considered the dregs of society for their dealings with money, the merchants' new affluence encouraged the growth of art and helped spawn a culture more attuned to the common man. Read More...
By Kayla Epstein & Gary O'Donoghuein New York and Pennsylvania
Watch: Biden: 'Is democracy still America's sacred cause?'In his first campaign speech of 2024, President Joe Biden cast his likely election opponent, Donald Trump, as a fundamental threat to American democracy.
"Whether democracy is still America's sacred cause is the most urgent question of our time," Mr Biden said.
"It's what the 2024 election is all about," he added.
Mr Trump labelled the speech " Read More...
Michael Feuerstein is a professional golfer who is currently playing on the Professional Golfers Association Tour (PGA).
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Michael Feuerstein Wikipedia, Biography, age & birthday He was honored with the 2019 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, PRIOR TO OBU 2018 Team Captain, and Won Pittsburgh Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Event. He was born on April 11, 1994, he is 28 years of age.
Height and weight His height is 5 feet 9 inches and his weight is 55kg. Read More...