Description: News from the Epicentre by Gennaro Varriale For decades historians argued for the downfall of communication, when early modern societies were hit by a natural disaster. After all, earthquakes caused the destruction of infrastructure, which hindered the spread of news. Instead, the last investigations opened a new point of view about the political communication: every crisis was a catalyst for news. The book widens this reading through a comparative analysis of several earthquakes in the Hispanic Monarchy territories, from Asia to America. However, the examination of communications provided in this volume is not an end in itself but is offered as a basis for reflection and to propose the notion that earthquakes trigger change in social and political dynamics. Earthquake-related crises exposed the underlying contradictions that the court of Madrid needed to address in the most effective way, and, if possible, swiftly. Earthquakes not only destroyed buildings and infrastructure but also social norms. Urgency reduced the distance between interlocutors, to some extent blurring the boundaries of self-censorship. Tremors therefore offer a rare opportunity to observe the political and military crises faced by the Hispanic Monarchy, the global empire of the time. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Details ISBN3111452603 Author Gennaro Varriale Publisher De Gruyter Series Studies in Early Modern and Contemporary European History Year 2024 ISBN-13 9783111452609 Format Hardcover Place of Publication Berlin Country of Publication Germany Series Number 7 Imprint De Gruyter Oldenbourg Subtitle The Flow of Information about Earthquakes in the Hispanic Monarchy (XVI–XVII Centuries) Alternative 9783111455204 Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 216 Publication Date 2024-12-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168406833;
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