Steven A. Epstein (Books)

Steven A. Epstein Books

Steven Epstein delves into medieval social and economic history, examining the intricate relationships between color, ethnicity, and human bondage in Italy. His scholarship explores the evolution of subjugation and its entanglement with identity and societal structures. Epstein analyzes how these elements intertwined and shaped societies throughout history. His research illuminates the enduring impact of these historical phenomena.

Genoa and the Genoese, 958-1528

418 pages
15 hours of reading

The book explores the transformation of Genoa from an obscure port to a thriving republic between 958 and 1528. It interweaves political, economic, social, and cultural threads to provide a comprehensive history, highlighting significant themes such as religion, the Crusades, and Genoa's interactions with the Muslim world. Epstein also emphasizes the lives of both the elite and ordinary citizens, capturing the diverse experiences of the Genoese people during their most dynamic centuries, while offering new insights into the city's development and its Mediterranean context.

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