{"product_id":"9788497498555","title":"Conflicts and tensions in the port societies of the northern peninsula (16th–19th centuries)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eConflicts and Tensions in the Port Societies of the Northern Peninsula (16th-19th Centuries)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collective work addresses a significant historiographical gap: the study of the port societies of the northern Iberian Peninsula during the Early Modern period. Through rigorous analysis, the book examines the conflicts and tensions that defined life in these maritime enclaves between the 16th and 19th centuries, offering a renewed perspective on Spanish maritime and naval history. The reader will find a detailed study that goes beyond naval policy to delve into the social, economic, and labor dynamics of communities that were key to the history of Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book starts from the observation that Spanish maritime and naval history has traditionally been less studied than that of other European powers. Addressing this deficit, the work brings together recent research that explores the complex reality of the port societies of the northern peninsula. The authors analyze how these spaces were settings for continuous tensions derived from the organization of labor, supplies for the Navy, shipbuilding, and power struggles between different social actors. Far from a purely institutional approach, the text focuses on the people, daily conflicts, and dynamics that shaped life in strategic ports, offering a more human and complete vision of the maritime Spain of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial history of the port communities of northern Spain (16th-19th centuries).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLabor conflicts and work organization in arsenals and shipyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNaval policy and human resource management (crews, levies, and supplies).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInstitutional tensions and power struggles in maritime enclaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish naval historiography and a critical review of its limited development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at historians, researchers, and university students specializing in modern history, maritime and naval history, as well as those interested in the social and economic history of Spain. It will also be of great value to history enthusiasts with an advanced reading level who are looking for a rigorous and updated academic analysis of the dynamics of the port societies of the Ancien Régime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt contributes to filling a historiographical gap regarding Spanish maritime history, offering new perspectives for analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt provides a social and human focus, moving away from the traditional institutional study of naval policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt brings together current and reference research (articles, monographs, and theses) in a single volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt offers a detailed analysis of the conflicts and tensions that defined life in the ports of the northern peninsula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: GARCIA HURTADO, MANUEL-REYES; VALLEDOR AR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Universidade da Coruña. Servizo de Publicacions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: NAVIGATION AND SEAFARING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: MONOGRAPHS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 420\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 850 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference work for those seeking a deep and updated analysis of the maritime history of northern Spain. Its value lies in the authors' ability to address an underexplored field from a social and conflict-oriented perspective, transcending classical institutional approaches. It is an essential read for specialists and a valuable resource for any academic library focused on modern Spanish history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSIDADE DA CORUÑA, SERVIZO DE PUBLICACIÓNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405343940955,"sku":"9788497498555","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849749855.jpg?v=1781826808","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497498555","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}