September 28, 2025

Men of Empire: Power and Negotiation in Venice's Maritime State

25 minutes

Explores the complexities of Venetian imperial governance in its maritime territories, particularly during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It examines how Venice balanced public and private interests through its administrative and judicial systems, focusing on the roles of Venetian officials and the intricacies of negotiating power with subject communities. The source analyzes the acquisition and administration of Venice's overseas domains, highlighting the intertwined nature of family connections, office-holding, and economic gain within the patriciate. Furthermore, it details the judicial processes and appeals systems that mediated disputes and addresses instances of official misconduct and popular unrest, demonstrating the fluid and often contested nature of Venetian authority in its empire.

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