During the early modern period, unprecedented economic, political, and cultural interconnections played a significant role in shaping new images of the world. Through an examination of historical and literary sources, we will analyze these transformations from a dual perspective. Firstly, we will investigate the metamorphoses in the concepts and practices of sovereignty prompted by the emergence of the first colonial empires. Secondly, we will explore how these changes influenced the formation of paradigms that support 'global' or 'connected' interpretations of social phenomena, delving into their origins, methodologies, and impacts.
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The following topics will be explored:
1. Ancient ecumene, modern ecumene.
2. Weltwille: what is a colony?
3. Empire vs dominion.
4. Metamorphosis of sovereignty: definitions, boundaries, passages.
5. "Of temporal royalties he thinks me now incapable": castaways, derelicts, slaves, prisoners, tourists.
6. "I quietly take to the ship": conquerors, cartographers, merchants.
For those planning to take the exam without attending classes, the program includes:
1) Charles H. Parker, Global Interactions in the Modern Age - 1400-1800 (Il Mulino);
2) a text selected from the list available on the course page.
Programme
Title: Scritture dell'ecumene – XV-XIX sec.The following topics will be explored:
1. Ancient ecumene, modern ecumene.
2. Weltwille: what is a colony?
3. Empire vs dominion.
4. Metamorphosis of sovereignty: definitions, boundaries, passages.
5. "Of temporal royalties he thinks me now incapable": castaways, derelicts, slaves, prisoners, tourists.
6. "I quietly take to the ship": conquerors, cartographers, merchants.
Core Documentation
The course is structured as a seminar. Texts and materials for class discussion will be provided.For those planning to take the exam without attending classes, the program includes:
1) Charles H. Parker, Global Interactions in the Modern Age - 1400-1800 (Il Mulino);
2) a text selected from the list available on the course page.
Type of delivery of the course
The course will have a seminar format, including in-class discussions and presentations. Texts and materials will be provided by the instructor.Type of evaluation
For those who actively participate in the lessons, the final exam will consist of a book presentation followed by a discussion of the topics covered.