Jacques Heers Book order

July 6, 1924 – January 10, 2013

Jacques Heers was a French historian specializing in the Middle Ages. His work is characterized by a detailed examination of social structures and daily life in medieval cities, particularly in Italy. Heers approached history with a critical eye, questioning established narratives and seeking to uncover lesser-known aspects of the past. His writings offer fresh perspectives on how people lived, governed, and how their societies evolved during this pivotal era.

Pluriel: Esclaves et domestiques au Moyen Âge

Dwór papieski w czasach Borgiów i Medyceuszy

The Barbary Corsairs: Pirates, Plunder, and Warfare in the Mediterranean, 1480-1580

2018
The Barbary Corsairs: Pirates, Plunder, and Warfare in the Mediterranean, 1480-1580
272 pages
10 hours of reading
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The Barbary corsairs, emerging in the late fifteenth century, terrorized Mediterranean shipping from North African ports like Salé, Rabat, and Algiers. Operating under the Ottoman Empire, these Muslim pirates disrupted trade routes and instilled fear among Christians, shaping the historical narrative of the Barbary Coast, named after its Berber inhabitants. Their notorious activities highlight a significant period of maritime conflict and cultural clash in the Mediterranean.
2017
The Barbary Corsairs
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Explores the historical events and personages of the period.

The Barbary Corsairs: Pirates, Plunder, and Warfare in the Mediterranean, 1480-1580

The Barbary Corsairs