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The Merchant of Prato
Daily Life in a Medieval Italian City
Book • 1957
The Merchant of Prato by Iris Origo provides a detailed and vivid account of the life of Francesco di Marco Datini, a prominent merchant in 14th-century Prato.
Through Datini's extensive correspondence and business records, Origo explores the complexities of medieval trade, family dynamics, and societal norms in Italy during the early Renaissance.
The book offers a rich portrayal of medieval urban life, highlighting the intersections of commerce, family, and politics.
Through Datini's extensive correspondence and business records, Origo explores the complexities of medieval trade, family dynamics, and societal norms in Italy during the early Renaissance.
The book offers a rich portrayal of medieval urban life, highlighting the intersections of commerce, family, and politics.
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