Their wealth and prestige of Genoa was primarily due to its military fleet , which is already in the 11th century ensured the dominance of Genoa in the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea . Already at that time to help sailors of Genoa became a regular recourse other European countries .At the same time , being very rich republic , Genoa could not always protect their merchants from pirates , so Genoa trading captains were often forced themselves out of a difficult situation .Hundreds of ships of Genoa traded under the flag of England or France , but they were subjects of Genoa. The truth is that the subjects of other powers willingly raised the flag on their ships maritime republic. Merchant ships of Genoa , as a rule , is a small coasters , which were well adapted for swimming along the shores of the Mediterranean. At the shipyard Pras , which was located a few kilometers from Genoa , built flat-bottomed sailboats , large boats , as well as multi-gun warships. . These ships were built in the shipyards and Infirmary. Trading activities of Genoa residents turned the city in the early 12th century, a leading power in the Mediterranean.
Time expansion of Genoa in the Mediterranean area , coincided with the spread of influence of the city and elsewhere in Europe . Beginning with the First Crusade , Genoa actively lock ports and bases in all parts of the Mediterranean Sea. Then the city extended its influence to the east and the Black Sea ports , which were important support bases on the Silk Road .It was a time of political alliances and military conflicts : while Genoa managed to oust Pisa from the Tyrrhenian Sea and its main islands , to establish full control over Corsica and defeating the fleet at the Battle of Pisa Milora in 1284 began conflict with other maritime republic - Venice, who acquired quite protracted.
In 1298 Genoa was able to defeat the fleet at the Battle of Venice Kurtsola island in the Adriatic Sea , but the Genoese could not enjoy the fruits of this victory and change the overall situation in the East in their favor. Pressure Turks still led to an alliance with Genoa, Venice, although it was short-lived . The last war between Genoa and Venice for the right to possession of Cyprus was decisive . Genoa it was defeated and lost its status as a great naval power .
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