Political and economic changes in the eastern Mediterranean encouraged Greek immigration to Tunis in the early nineteenth century. Although the number of Greeks was limited, they managed to obtain significant economic power. They became partners with the Bey and soon integrated into the local political elite. The article analyses the main entrepreneurial activities...

Political and economic changes in the eastern Mediterranean encouraged Greek immigration to Tunis in the early nineteenth century. Although the number of Greeks was limited, they managed to obtain significant economic power. They became partners with the Bey and soon integrated into the local political elite. The article analyses the main entrepreneurial activities...