This series delves into the intricate relationships and power dynamics between global empires during the early modern period. It highlights the cross-cultural, economic, and political entanglements that shaped the world we know. Readers will explore an era defined by exploration, conflict, and surprising alliances. Discover how nascent global powers interacted and influenced each other, laying the groundwork for future international relations.
This study examines the history of medieval and early modern Genoa. It analyzes political, economic, and intellectual developments and argues that the Genoese civic character emerged from the entanglement of its unique form of republicanism and its entrepreneurial economic culture.