Despite their prosperity, the Genoese struggled with internal strife, frequently changing governments and, in times of crisis, handing power over to foreign rulers.
Genoese history is portrayed as a mix of intense patriotism alongside a notable lack of cooperation among its citizens. Genoa and the Genoese, 958-1528
Epstein provides insights into daily life, covering topics such as slavery, the role of women, the influence of the Crusades, and the city's combative relationship with the Islamic world. Major Themes Despite their prosperity
The 15th-century establishment of the Casa di San Giorgio is highlighted as a major landmark in European fiscal history, serving as a bank that held the public debt of the republic. the Genoese struggled with internal strife