Genserics
Genserics is a fictional ancient maritime civilization used in speculative fiction and worldbuilding. In most depictions, the Genserics inhabit coastal city-states around the eastern Mediterranean during the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age, roughly between 1500 and 1000 BCE. The exact geography and chronology vary by author, but the core concept centers on a seafaring, trade-oriented society connected by extensive maritime networks.
Society and culture: Genseric society is typically portrayed as a merchant-aristocratic polity, governed by a ruling
Economy and technology: The economy rests on long-distance maritime trade of metals, wine, pottery, textiles, and
History and legacy: In many stories, the Genserics expand through maritime leagues, engage in diplomacy and