Key Works:
* The Cheese and the Worms: The Cosmos of a Sixteenth-Century Miller (1976): This groundbreaking work, translated into many languages, explored the life and beliefs of a sixteenth-century miller named Menocchio, using his inquisitorial records to reconstruct his worldview. It is considered a foundational text in microhistory.
* The Night Battles: Witchcraft and Agrarian Cults in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (1983): This book examines the relationship between witchcraft accusations and social conflicts in early modern Europe.
* Ecstasies: Deciphering the Witches' Sabbath (1991): This collection of essays explores the history of witchcraft beliefs and practices.
* The Enigma of Piero della Francesca (1998): A unique work that explores the life and art of the Renaissance painter, connecting his work to historical context and cultural trends.
* No Longer a Myth: Essays on History and Anthropology (2007): A collection of essays that reflect Ginzburg's wide-ranging interests in history, anthropology, and semiotics.
Other Important Publications:
* The Order of Things: History, Language, and the Arts (1979): A collection of essays on the history of ideas and the relationship between language and culture.
* The History of a Murder: An Italian Mystery of the Renaissance (2009): An intriguing investigation of a sixteenth-century murder case in Italy.
* Clues: Roots of an Italian Historian (2013): An autobiographical work that reflects on Ginzburg's life and intellectual journey.
Carlo Ginzburg's works have been widely praised for their rigorous scholarship, innovative methodologies, and vivid writing style. His work has had a significant impact on the fields of history, cultural studies, and literary criticism.