Documento che invita i mercanti ebrei a stabilirsi in Livorno e Pisa (Costituzione Livornina) Shoenberg Collection - Manuscript Number: ljs379

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In an era marked by shifting allegiances and burgeoning trade networks, the "Documento che invita i mercanti ebrei a stabilirsi in Livorno e Pisa (Costituzione Livornina)" emerges as a pivotal manuscript from the Shoenberg Collection. This document, attributed to Don Ferdinando Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, articulates significant privileges and protections for Jewish merchants, fostering a climate of economic opportunity. With its emphasis on commercial freedom and legal safeguards, it reflects the progressive policies of the time. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this manuscript not only highlights the interplay of commerce and culture but also serves as a testament to the evolving landscape of tolerance in Renaissance Italy. Explore the nuances of this historical invitation and its lasting impact on Jewish communities.