Spanish Milan [electronic resource] : A City within the Empire, 1535-1706 /
D'Amico, S.author.
This book provides a broad overview of the main features of Spanish Milan and their transformations during the 16th and 17th centuries. At the same time, it addresses an important and long-lasting historiographical debate that traditionally interpreted the Spanish period as one of decline for Italian cities in general and Milan in particular.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgments; Introduction: A Forgotten City; 1 "Millain the Great": Population and the Urban Fabric; 2 Social Stratification and Professional Groups: Toward a Growing Polarization; 3 The Pulsing Heart of Europe: Urban Manufactures and Trading Networks; 4 The Second Rome: Religious Reform and Ecclesiastical Institutions; 5 The Stronghold of the Monarchy: Administration and Political Dynamics; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book provides a broad overview of the main features of Spanish Milan and their transformations during the 16th and 17th centuries. At the same time, it addresses an important and long-lasting historiographical debate that traditionally interpreted the Spanish period as one of decline for Italian cities in general and Milan in particular.
Europe-History.
History, Modern.
Social history.
Italy-History.
European History.
Modern History.
Social History.
History of Italy.