A Mediterranean Emporium: The Catalan Kingdom of Majorca

by David Abulafia

Book Overview

Situated astride the trade routes of the western Mediterranean, the Catalan kingdom of Majorca has long deserved attention. It was established under the will of King James I of Aragon, who conquered Majorca in 1229, but was ruled from 1276 to 1343 by a cadet dynasty. In addition to the Balearic Islands the kingdom included the key business centres of Montpellier and Perpignan, and other lands in what is now southern France. It was also home to important...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521894050
• ISBN13: 9780521894050
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.6"