Genoese history is portrayed as a mix of intense patriotism alongside a notable lack of cooperation among its citizens.
The book maps how Genoa became a thriving republic with an extensive, far-flung overseas empire. Genoa and the Genoese, 958-1528
Intense fighting between noble families often dictated the political and economic landscape. Genoese history is portrayed as a mix of
A network of colonies, particularly in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, established Genoese power. A network of colonies, particularly in the Black
The medieval phrase "Genoese therefore a merchant" summarizes the city's commercial focus and its role in pioneering modern capitalism, including ship financing, risk management, and the early use of holding shares in overseas ventures.
Genoa and the Genoese, 958–1528 by Steven A. Epstein is a comprehensive, scholarly history tracing the city’s rise from an obscure port to a dominant, yet chaotic, Mediterranean naval power. Epstein analyzes six centuries of Genoa's development by blending economic trends, political conflict, and social history.