As trade flourished and communities grew, however, the system began to break down.

This was the rock upon which British trade grew and flourished.

It is true that trade and travel have not flourished as hoped.

Under increasing Roman influence, the local economy and trade flourished.

As the trade flourished, the Portuguese influence on the art became apparent.

Agriculture provided more than enough to feed the region and trade flourished in the towns.

The trade was still flourishing long after the voyages had ceased.

After the building of a pier in the 19th century, international trade flourished in the region.

Barter trade flourished among communities that settled along the great river.

As noted from many of his inscriptions, the period witnessed general peace and trade flourished.