Genoa and the Genoese, 958-1528

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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.