Ciudades en movimiento: negocios, trabajo y conflictividad en la sociedad española, siglos XVI-XVIII
Nieto Sánchez, J. A., Muñoz Navarro, D., & Franch Benavent, R. (2023). Ciudades en movimiento: negocios, trabajo y conflictividad en la sociedad española, siglos XVI-XVIII. Madrid: Marcial Pons, Ediciones de Historia. 432 pp.
Abstract
The hegemony held by the urban world in contemporary society finds its roots in the process of urbanization that unfolded between the 16th and 18th centuries. The growth of political capitals, maritime hubs, and port cities gave rise to large metropolises, which extended their influence over the surrounding rural areas and stimulated the transformation of the social system of the Ancien Régime. The dynamic character of cities during the early modern period constitutes the central focus of this book, which delves into the social transformations brought about by the growth of Madrid and other cities within the Mediterranean area. The studies presented in this work concentrate on three core aspects: the relationship between supply systems, the improvement of urban infrastructures, and the world of commerce; the analysis of labor relations, organizational structures, the reproduction of trades, and the channels for disseminating artisanal knowledge; and the conflicts that emerged both within cities and their areas of influence, examining their diverse typologies and the mechanisms of control and coercion employed to suppress them.
CHSC library reference: 25-6-33