Repositori URV

Identifier: TDX:1766

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX1766

Authors:
Vidal Bonavila, Judit

Abstract:
Over the centuries, Mediterranean Sea has been a strategic and resource site. So as to exploit its riches, large variety of techniques was developed. However, Mediterranean Sea also witnessed constant clashes during this period for its interest. This thesis analyzes the coast of the Crown of Aragon from its politics, economy and society, with a specific aim; acknowledge sea profit during sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, while a certain kind of tuna fishing called almadraba was applied. Sicily, Sardinia, Valencia and Catalonia took part in this broad business, which meant the need in technical improvements and a struggle against the dangers of the sea. But it especially promoted life near the coast and an economic boost. All these regions used to have in common a characteristic social organization according their interests, which led them to cooperate but also compete in the markets. It also meant culture and linguistics enrichment. All in all, this kind of trap fishery is a remarkable part in those islands maritime history.