The Donkey and the Boat: Reinterpreting the Mediterranean Economy, 950-1180

The Mediterranean Economy in the 10th to 12th Centuries is a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional assumptions about the medieval economy.

Drawing on new documentary and archaeological sources, Chris Wickham offers a comprehensive and comparative account of the economies of Egypt, Tunisia, Sicily, Byzantine Empire, Islamic Spain and Portugal, and north-central Italy.

This book provides a detailed examination of individual economies and their relationships with each other, offering a fresh perspective on how these regions functioned in the 10th to 12th centuries.

With its focus on comparative analysis and comprehensive data, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the medieval Mediterranean economy.