Mediterranean Encounters, Economic, Religious, Political, 11001550 (Variorum Collected Studies)

This third volume by David Abulafia offers a comprehensive and original perspective on the economy, society, and politics of central and late medieval Europe through its examination of interactions between territories, peoples, and religions across the Mediterranean.

The book sheds light on the importance of local and long-distance trade in economic development, the policies of Frederick II and his successors towards Jews and Muslims, and the complex political relationships within the western and central Mediterranean after the revolt of the Sicilian Vespers.

Attention is also paid to Italian merchants and bankers in far-flung locations like London and Southampton, as well as the business affairs of Lorenzo de'Medici.

With its meticulous attention to detail and comparative approach, this volume is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the evolution of the medieval Mediterranean region.