Genoa: How The Republic Rose And Fell

by James Theodore Bent

Book Overview

""Genoa: How The Republic Rose And Fell"" by J. Theodore Bent is a historical account of the rise and fall of the Republic of Genoa, a powerful maritime city-state in Italy. The book covers the period from the 11th century to the 16th century, when Genoa was a major player in the Mediterranean world, dominating trade, commerce, and politics. The author explores the city's unique political system, which was based on a complex system of guilds and patrician...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163118001
• ISBN13: 9781163118009
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"