Shipbuilders of the Venetian Arsenal

Workers and Workplace in the Preindustrial City

Autori

• Robert C. Davis

Parametri

• 288 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Storia

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Focusing on the shipbuilders of seventeenth-century Venice, this social history reveals the intricate workings of a major manufacturing complex involving thousands of workers. Utilizing nearly a thousand historical documents, Robert C. Davis provides insights into the lives of these laborers, highlighting the significant contributions of women in this industrial setting. The narrative also examines the Venetian government's role in organizing shipbuilders into a militia, showcasing the blend of labor, community, and governance in early modern Europe.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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