Republic of Genoa - Wikipedia Genoese Crusaders brought home a green glass goblet from the Levant, which Genoese long regarded as the Holy Grail Not all of Genoa's merchandise was so innocuous, however, as medieval Genoa became a major player in the slave trade
Italy, Map, History, Facts, Points of Interest - Britannica Genoa, city and Mediterranean seaport in northwestern Italy It is the capital of Genova provincia and of Liguria regione and is the centre of the Italian Riviera Its total area is 93 square miles (240 square km)
History of the Genoese Republic The Genoese Republic, or the Republic of Genoa, was one of the most influential maritime powers in medieval Europe Founded in the 11th century, it reached its peak in the 13th and 14th centuries when it controlled extensive trade routes and colonies in various parts of the Mediterranean Sea
Republic of Genoa | Map and Timeline - HistoryMaps The Genoese–Mongol Wars were a series of conflicts fought between the Republic of Genoa, the Mongol Empire and its successor states, most notedly the Golden Horde and Crimean Khanate
Genoese language and alphabet - Omniglot Genoese is the traditional name of the language spoken in the ancient Repubblica of Genoa, a territory that is nowadays called Liguria The word "Genoese" can represent both the variety of the language spoken in Genoa, or the whole language, also called Ligurian
Genoese colonies - Wikipedia The Genoese colonies were a series of economic and trade posts in the Mediterranean and Black Seas
Why is the Genoese called? | Blog about travel to Italy The term Genoese refers to the people of Genoa, a city in northern Italy with a rich history dating back to ancient times The significance of the Genoese in historical context can be unpacked by examining their contributions to trade, commerce, and maritime exploration
Genoese - Wiktionary, the free dictionary Adjective [edit] Genoese (not comparable) Of, from or relating to the city of Genoa or surrounding province, Liguria, Italy