Genoa And The Genoese, 958-1528 -

The book maps how Genoa became a thriving republic with an extensive, far-flung overseas empire.

Genoa and the Genoese, 958–1528 by Steven A. Epstein is a comprehensive, scholarly history tracing the city’s rise from an obscure port to a dominant, yet chaotic, Mediterranean naval power. Epstein analyzes six centuries of Genoa's development by blending economic trends, political conflict, and social history. Genoa and the Genoese, 958-1528

The book is considered a "must-read" for understanding medieval Italian city-states and filling a significant gap in English-language literature regarding Genoa's history. If you'd like to dive deeper, I can provide: The book maps how Genoa became a thriving

More details on or time periods (e.g., 1204–1257). Specific examples of the economic tools they used. More information on the role of slavery in their economy. Genoa and the Genoese, 958-1528 - UNC Press Epstein analyzes six centuries of Genoa's development by