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The Merchant of Prato

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Dive into the world of medieval Italian commerce with “The Merchant of Prato.” Uncover the fascinating life of Francesco di Marco Datini, a 14th-century merchant whose meticulous records offer a rare glimpse into trade, family, and daily life. Explore a captivating narrative woven from historical documents by renowned author Sugata Bose and insights from Rabindranath Tagore. ISBN: 9780241293928

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  • ISBN-13: 9780241293928
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 131 mm
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 296 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0241293928
  • Publisher Date: 04 May 2017
  • Depth: 22
  • No of Pages: 400
  • Spine Width: 35 mm
  • Width: 198 mm

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Weight 0.5 kg

13 reviews for The Merchant of Prato

  1. Navdeep Singh –

    A very interesting and informative book! I learned a lot about medieval trade. Highly recommended!

  2. Swasti Jain –

    The book provided a unique insight into merchant life. Some parts were slow, but worth reading.

  3. Shiv Sharma –

    A fascinating look into medieval life, though sometimes a bit dense. Datini’s story is compelling. Enjoyable overall.

  4. Shiv Sharma –

    Enjoyed the peek into the past. It dragged in a few places, but generally a very worthwhile read.

  5. Bibin Lukose –

    Found the historical details fascinating, although the writing style wasn’t always engaging. Good read, though.

  6. Jai –

    Such an amazing insight into medieval times! Very descriptive, but never dull. One of the best!

  7. Anoushka Dhingra –

    A great read for history buffs! I enjoyed learning about Datini’s life and business. Highly recommended.

  8. Pushkar Kumar –

    Datini’s records are truly captivating! A well-researched, if occasionally dry, account of medieval commerce.

  9. Diksha Mishra –

    The book offers a unique perspective on medieval commerce. However, it’s not for casual readers.

  10. Nehal Jain –

    I loved the detail, but it can be overwhelming. Datini’s story kept me interested. A solid recommendation.

  11. Mohit Biswas –

    An interesting historical account, well-researched. Some sections were a little heavy. Worth the effort.

  12. Aahana Moral –

    The book was insightful, offering a detailed look into the past. However, it could get tedious.

  13. Devvrat Gholap –

    I appreciated the historical detail and uniqueness but found it a little dry and drawn out at times.

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