: It combines military history (defense against corsairs) with social and economic history.
: Martínez Ruiz explains how the exchange of American silver for European goods created a proto-globalized economy and funded the Spanish Habsburgs' imperial ambitions. Las flotas de Indias - Enrique MartГnez Ruiz.epub
: Beyond numbers and dates, the book touches on the lives of the sailors, merchants, and officials who populated the ports of Seville, Cádiz, Veracruz, and Portobelo. Key Takeaways for Readers : It combines military history (defense against corsairs)
: It combines military history (defense against corsairs) with social and economic history.
: Martínez Ruiz explains how the exchange of American silver for European goods created a proto-globalized economy and funded the Spanish Habsburgs' imperial ambitions.
: Beyond numbers and dates, the book touches on the lives of the sailors, merchants, and officials who populated the ports of Seville, Cádiz, Veracruz, and Portobelo. Key Takeaways for Readers