The dimensions of the Italian maritime system

Journal title ITALIA CONTEMPORANEA
Author/s Giulio Mellinato
Publishing Year 2024 Issue 2024/305
Language Italian Pages 19 P. 155-173 File size 179 KB
DOI 10.3280/IC2024-305007
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Recently, modern maritime history of Italy and the Mediterranean area has been the main subject of a signifi cant number of academic outputs. In part, this adds to a well-established historiographical tradition. In part, this renewed interest has led to a number of innovative studies in terms of both content and analytical perspectives. However, amidst such developments, some problems persist. In particular, there is a lack of debate on the Italian maritime system within the broader European historiographical and public discourse. A re-evaluation of interpretative frameworks and narratives could improve the international standing of Italian maritime historiography.

Keywords: maritime history, Mediterranean, shipping, shipbuilding, port system

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Giulio Mellinato, Le dimensioni del sistema marittimo italiano in "ITALIA CONTEMPORANEA" 305/2024, pp 155-173, DOI: 10.3280/IC2024-305007