Medieval Mount Athos between Wealth and Poverty

Medieval Mount Athos functioned as a significant economic actor within trans-Mediterranean networks, with its Hagiorite monasteries playing pivotal roles locally and internationally. The study leverages the site's rich archival holdings to analyze economic activities and trace long-term trends, revealing how the semi-autonomous monastic polity influenced landholding practices and attitudes toward wealth and poverty. Contributors employ a multidisciplinary approach, combining historical analysis with economic scrutiny, to provide a nuanced understanding of Mount Athos' medieval economic landscape.

Chitwood, Z. (2025). Medieval Mount Athos between Wealth and Poverty. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004712126