Two italies, the: economic relations between the norman kingdom of sicily and the northern communes
Auteur :
Abulafia, David
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521023061
Date de publication :
24 nov. 2005
Dimensions :
21,8 x 14,0 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
435 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A study of the economic development of the Norman kingdom of Sicily and the maritime ports of Genoa, Pisa and Venice. Dr Abulafia argues that the kingdom was a major exporter of wheat and raw cotton, and that in the twelfth century the northern merchants gained a substantial hold over these exports.