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Genoa and the Sea Policy and Power in an Early Modern Maritime Republic, 1559–1684 |
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October 8, 2023 |
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English |
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“Genoa and the Sea: Policy and Power in an Early Modern Maritime Republic, 1559-1684” by Thomas Allison Kirk is a comprehensive study of the maritime republic of Genoa during the Early Modern period. The book offers an in-depth analysis of the political, economic, and social factors that shaped the city-state’s maritime policy and its role in the Mediterranean world.
Through meticulous research and analysis of primary sources, Kirk examines the complex relationships between the Genoese Republic and other European powers, such as France, Spain, and Venice, as well as the Ottoman Empire and North African states. The book explores how Genoa’s maritime policy evolved in response to changing geopolitical conditions, including the rise of the Ottoman Empire and the emergence of the Atlantic world.
Kirk also delves into the economic foundations of Genoa’s maritime power, including its role as a major center for trade and finance. He examines the city’s banking and commercial networks, as well as the development of its shipbuilding industry and naval infrastructure.
In addition to its political and economic history, “Genoa and the Sea” also offers a detailed look at the social and cultural life of the city-state. Kirk explores the role of religion, art, and literature in shaping Genoese identity and society, as well as the city’s unique maritime culture and traditions.
Overall, “Genoa and the Sea” is a masterful work of scholarship that offers a rich and nuanced portrait of one of the most important maritime powers of the Early Modern period. Kirk’s deep understanding of Genoa’s history and culture, combined with his engaging writing style, makes this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Mediterranean world, maritime history, or Early Modern Europe.”.
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