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Storia Moderna Iniziale: Società e Cultura Serie

Questa serie si immerge nel cuore della storia europea tra il 1400 e il 1800 circa. Esamina meticolosamente i panorami sociali, politici e culturali che hanno definito questa era trasformativa. I lettori otterranno una comprensione sfumata di come funzionava l'Europa moderna primitiva, rivelando le intricate dinamiche di cambiamento e continuità. Ogni volume offre nuove prospettive sulle forze che hanno plasmato la transizione al mondo moderno.

Bonds of Blood
The martial ethic in early modern Germany
Christian Slaves, Muslim Masters
Ships on Maps
Protestant Dublin, 1660-1760
Alcohol, Sex, and Gender in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe

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  • Alcohol, Sex, and Gender in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe

    • 200pagine
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    Focusing on the late medieval and early modern periods in England, France, and Italy, the book explores the complex interplay between alcohol and gender relations. It highlights how drinking behaviors and their societal interpretations differ across cultures. Alcohol not only heightened sexual activity for both genders but also prompted violence among men. Despite patriarchal norms and fears surrounding female sexuality, women actively participated in drinking, often in significant quantities, showcasing alcohol's integral role in social interactions and daily life in traditional Europe.

    Alcohol, Sex, and Gender in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe

  • Protestant Dublin, 1660-1760

    Architecture and Iconography

    • 250pagine
    • 9 ore di lettura

    Focusing on Dublin's transformation from 1660 to the 1770s, this urban history delves into the significance of various symbols and spaces within the city. It meticulously examines the meanings attached to statues, churches, houses, and public buildings, drawing on a diverse array of visual and written sources to illustrate the cultural and architectural evolution of the Irish capital during this period.

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  • Ships on Maps

    Pictures of Power in Renaissance Europe

    • 233pagine
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    Renaissance map-makers produced ever more accurate descriptions of geography, which were also beautiful works of art. They filled the oceans Europeans were exploring with ships and to describe the real ships which were the newest and best products of technology. Above all the ships were there to show the European conquest of the seas of the world. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of illustrations Preface Acknowledgements Abbreviations Glossary of Shipbuilding Terms Introduction Maps and Mapping Making Maps without Ships, with Ships Mapping before the Renaissance Portolans and the Late Medieval Transition The Classical Revival, Printing and Maps New Routes and Portuguese Map Makers Iberian Influence in Southern Europe Northern Europe and Southern Practices Ships, Geography, and Humanism Epilogue Bibliography Notes Index

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  • The martial ethic in early modern Germany

    • 386pagine
    • 14 ore di lettura

    For German townsmen, life during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries was characterized by a culture of arms, with urban citizenry representing the armed power of the state. This book investigates how men were socialized to the martial ethic from all sides, and how masculine identity was confirmed with blades and guns.

    The martial ethic in early modern Germany

  • Bonds of Blood

    Gender, Lifecycle and Sacrifice in Aztec Culture

    • 225pagine
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    Focusing on the complex nature of Aztec society, the book delves into the often-misunderstood practice of human sacrifice, presenting it as a significant aspect of their culture rather than a mere horror. It offers a nuanced view that emphasizes the humanity of the Aztecs, while integrating gender studies and exploring their daily lives. This fresh interpretation seeks to provide a deeper understanding of the social and religious dynamics that shaped the Aztec civilization.

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  • Ships on Maps

    Pictures of Power in Renaissance Europe

    • 268pagine
    • 10 ore di lettura

    The book delves into the artistry and accuracy of Renaissance map-making, highlighting how these maps not only served as geographical tools but also as stunning artistic creations. It emphasizes the depiction of ships, representing the pinnacle of technological advancement and symbolizing European dominance over the world's oceans during this era of exploration and conquest.

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  • Myths of Renaissance Individualism

    • 224pagine
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    The idea that the Renaissance witnessed the emergence of the modern individual remains a powerful myth. In this important new book Martin examines the Renaissance self with attention to both social history and literary theory and offers a new typology of Renaissance selfhood which was at once collective, performative and porous.

    Myths of Renaissance Individualism