Braised Lamb Shanks Wrapped in Eggplant

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks Wrapped in Eggplant
Ingredients: 2 (1 1/2-lb) eggplants (at least 10 inches long and 4 inches in diameter), trimmed; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 6 lb lamb shanks, trimmed of excess fat; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece cinnamon stick; 16 whole allspice; 15 whole black peppercorns; 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 (28- to 32-oz) can whole tomatoes in purée, coarsely chopped (including purée) in a food processor