Michel Balard Book order

Michel Balard is a French historian specializing in the Middle Ages. His research focuses on colonialism, trade, and the political and cultural institutions of the Mediterranean, as well as Central Asia and China. As an emeritus professor, Balard has become a leading authority on the period from the 11th to the 15th century, encompassing the height of the Italian city-states. His work offers deep insights into the complex trade networks and interconnections across the Eurasian continent during this formative era.