Forthcoming by Pierpaolo Merlin
La Corte de Felipe IV (1621-1665). Reconfiguracion de la Monarquia Catolica, Tomo IV, vol.1
At the end of the First War of Monferrato (1617), in which Charles Emmanuel I of Savoy had sided ... more At the end of the First War of Monferrato (1617), in which Charles Emmanuel I of Savoy had sided against the Catholic monarchy, relations between the Duchy of Savoy and Spain remained difficult. The duke continued his policy of rapprochement with France, consolidated through the marriage of his son Victor Amadeus to Princess Christine of Bourbon. The situation worsened in the following years, until relations broke down completely in the mid-1630s.
Ercole Ricotti, Scritti sull'istruzione militare, 2022
Ercole Ricotti (1816-1883) was an important intellectual and politician in Risorgimento Piedmont... more Ercole Ricotti (1816-1883) was an important intellectual and politician in Risorgimento Piedmont. He wrote a history of the Savoy duchy in the modern age and he was the holder of the first chair of Modern History established at the University of Turin and in Italy.
Sguardi sull'Asia. Studi in onore di Michelguglielmo Torri., 2017
Padua-born Vitaliano Donati is a leading figure in Italian scientific culture in the first half o... more Padua-born Vitaliano Donati is a leading figure in Italian scientific culture in the first half of the 18th century. A physician and naturalist, Donati made numerous scientific journeys along the coasts of the Adriatic Sea, studying its flora, geology and archaeological finds. Called to Turin by King Charles Emmanuel III of Savoy, he became director of the Botanical Garden and in 1759 was commissioned to make a journey to the East, with scientific and commercial objectives. During his passage through Egypt, Donati collected archaeological finds, which form the oldest nucleus of the Egyptian Museum in Turin.
La Croce e il Giglio. Il ducato di Savoia e la Francia tra XVI e XVII secolo., 2018
The Duchy of Savoy and the French Crown had many ties since the Middle Ages. These were political... more The Duchy of Savoy and the French Crown had many ties since the Middle Ages. These were political and dynastic relations, but also economic ties and cultural exchanges. Its position guarding the Alpine passes increased the strategic importance of the duchy and from the 16th century placed it at the centre of the struggle between Spain and France for European hegemony. Between the 16th and 17th centuries, relations with France were marked by war or alliance. The latter became binding during the regency of Madame Christine and lasted until the Peace of Westphalia (1648) and the Pyrenees (1659)
Vino e pane. Recupero di antichi saperi per comunità in fermento in area alpina e subalpina., 2022
Vine cultivation and wine production were two characteristic aspects of Piedmont's history and ci... more Vine cultivation and wine production were two characteristic aspects of Piedmont's history and civilization. Vines and vineyards influenced not only the economy, but also the society and artistic culture of the area. The essay offers an overview of this phenomenon relating to the early modern age.
Durante il workshop organizzato il 6 novembre 2021 nell'ambito del progetto Growing Consciousness... more Durante il workshop organizzato il 6 novembre 2021 nell'ambito del progetto Growing Consciousness, finanziato da EIT FOOD-un organismo europeo creato le per trasformare il nostro ecosistema alimentare collegando i consumatori con aziende, start-up, ricercatori e studenti di tutta Europa-abbiamo avuto modo di conoscere un'altra birra prodotta con la segale a Rhêmes Saint-Georges, in Valle d'Aosta.
Valorizzazione dei beni culturali del territorio transfrontaliero per un turismo responsabile, 2022
Langhe and Monferrato are territories in Piedmont that have entered the UNESCO World Heritage Sit... more Langhe and Monferrato are territories in Piedmont that have entered the UNESCO World Heritage Site. These areas have a precise historical and cultural identity, which is being increasingly enhanced and which has peculiar characteristics in terms of agronomy and landscape. The essay aims to offer a historical overview of these aspects related to the early modern age.
L'impero di Carlo V e la geopolitica degli stati italiani., 2021
In the first half of the 16th century, the Savoy duchy became embroiled in the wars between Charl... more In the first half of the 16th century, the Savoy duchy became embroiled in the wars between Charles V and France for dominance in Europe. The Savoy chose to ally with the Habsburgs, and the duchy in 1536 was invaded by the French and suffered the consequences of the conflict. The Savoy, however, tried to maintain a certain political autonomy, relying on diplomacy.
Progettare una riforma. La rifondazione dell'Università di Cagliari (1755-1765)., 2010
The renewal of university education was one of the most important aspects of the reforms carried ... more The renewal of university education was one of the most important aspects of the reforms carried out by the Piedmontese government under the direction of Minister Giovanni Battista Bogino. During this period, the two universities of Cagliari and Sassari were refounded and became the training ground for the new Sardinian ruling class.
All'incrocio di due mondi. Comunità, ambiente, culture, tradizioni delle valli alpine dal versante padano a quello elvetico., 2021
Between the 16th and 17th centuries, relations between the Dukes of Savoy and the Swiss confedera... more Between the 16th and 17th centuries, relations between the Dukes of Savoy and the Swiss confederation were rather difficult. The city of Geneva escaped the Savoy domination exercised since the Middle Ages and gained political and religious autonomy by adhering to the Protestant Reformation. Dukes Emmanuel Philibert and Charles Emmanuel I tried unsuccessfully to regain the city and then made compromises of coexistence.
El Piemonte en guerra (1613-1659) La frontera olvidada, 2020
A delegation from the Duchy of Savoy was present at the Westphalian negotiations in a secondary ... more A delegation from the Duchy of Savoy was present at the Westphalian negotiations in a secondary role. Its main exponents were the Marquis of Saint Maurice, a member of the high aristocracy, and the magistrate Giovanni Francesco Bellezia. In the course of the negotiations, a conflict arose between the two, which stemmed from differences in status and for a time influenced Savoy's diplomatic strategy.
I trattati di Utrecht. Una pace di dimensione europea., 2016
Pierre Mellarède was an important figure in the service of the Savoy dynasty. A magistrate, diplo... more Pierre Mellarède was an important figure in the service of the Savoy dynasty. A magistrate, diplomat and minister of state, he was one of the plenipotentiaries who in 1713 signed the Peace of Utrecht, which ended the War of the Spanish Succession.
La Diplomatie-Monde. Autour de la paix d'Utrecht 1713, 2019
Avec la paix d'Utrecht en 1713, le royaume de Sicile est attribué à la famille de Savoie, qui gou... more Avec la paix d'Utrecht en 1713, le royaume de Sicile est attribué à la famille de Savoie, qui gouverne l'île jusqu'en 1720, date à laquelle Victor Amadeus II reçoit la Sardaigne en échange. Cette période brève et contrastée est importante, car elle constitue un laboratoire politique dans lequel le gouvernement piémontais apprend et affronte les problèmes qu'il rencontrera dans les années suivantes en Sardaigne.
Gli spazi sabaudi. Percorsi e prospettive della storiografia., 2018
The essay analyses the most recent historiography relating to the history of the Duchy of Savoy i... more The essay analyses the most recent historiography relating to the history of the Duchy of Savoy in the 16th century, focusing on political and institutional aspects
L'Etat, la cour et la ville. Le duché de Savoie au temps de Christine de France (1619-1663).
Christine de France fut soutenue par un groupe de conseillers issus de
plusieurs familles turinoi... more Christine de France fut soutenue par un groupe de conseillers issus de
plusieurs familles turinoises, tels les San Martino d’Aglié, les Pianezza et les
Scaglia de Verrua. Au cours de la guerre civile, cette élite se divisa tout en
gardant des fonctions importantes dans l’État, dont ils défendirent les intérêts.
La régente redressa les sorts de l’aristocratie et promut une élite non aristocratique qui devint l’une des colonnes portantes de l’absolutisme savoyard.
Giovanna Battista di Savoia-Nemours. Stato, capitale, architettura., 2021
Historiography has long underestimated the regency of Duchess Marie Jeanne Baptiste of Savoy-Nemo... more Historiography has long underestimated the regency of Duchess Marie Jeanne Baptiste of Savoy-Nemours (1675-1684). In reality, important changes in society took place during her rule, fostering the economic and social development of the Duchy of Savoy.
Comunità urbane e centri minori delle Alpi occidentali. , 2020
nata dalla frammentazione dell'originario territorio della Contea di Ventimiglia alla metà del XI... more nata dalla frammentazione dell'originario territorio della Contea di Ventimiglia alla metà del XIII secolo, e le sue comunità, si veda al paragrafo successivo, oltre a P. CASANA, Tenda: una Contea di passo nel diritto statutario delle sue comunità, in Nell'antica Contea di Tenda. La strada e i traffici / Dans l'ancien Comté de Tende. La route et les trafics, a cura di A.
A Warm Mind-Shake. Scritti in onore di Paolo Bertinetti., 2014
Pierre Mellaréde was an important statesman in the service of Victor Amadeus II of Savoy. He was ... more Pierre Mellaréde was an important statesman in the service of Victor Amadeus II of Savoy. He was sent to England in 1713 to make arrangements with the English court for the Peace of Utrecht, which ended the War of the Spanish Succession.
Studi Piemontesi, 2021
Between the 16th and 17th centuries, the power of the Savoy dukes increased as did the role of th... more Between the 16th and 17th centuries, the power of the Savoy dukes increased as did the role of the duchy in the international context. The ambassadors of the Venetian republic were attentive witnesses to the process of asserting ducal authority.
Rivista di Storia dell'Università di Torino., 2021
In 1720 Sardinia passed under the dominion of Victor Amadeus II of Savoy. The new dynasty began a... more In 1720 Sardinia passed under the dominion of Victor Amadeus II of Savoy. The new dynasty began a process of political and administrative reorganization of the kingdom, in which Sardinian officials and magistrates were involved. One of these, Francesco Melonda judge of the Royal Audience in Cagliari was engaged in government policy that aimed to limit the prerogatives of the local clergy. In 1722 he arrested the vicar of the diocese of Oristano, accused of embezzlement. This act opened a dispute with the Church of Rome which ended in 1724. The king decided to reward the magistrate and called him in Turin to teach at the University. Melonda later became second president of the Piedmont Senate, the most important court of the Savoy state.
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Forthcoming by Pierpaolo Merlin
plusieurs familles turinoises, tels les San Martino d’Aglié, les Pianezza et les
Scaglia de Verrua. Au cours de la guerre civile, cette élite se divisa tout en
gardant des fonctions importantes dans l’État, dont ils défendirent les intérêts.
La régente redressa les sorts de l’aristocratie et promut une élite non aristocratique qui devint l’une des colonnes portantes de l’absolutisme savoyard.
plusieurs familles turinoises, tels les San Martino d’Aglié, les Pianezza et les
Scaglia de Verrua. Au cours de la guerre civile, cette élite se divisa tout en
gardant des fonctions importantes dans l’État, dont ils défendirent les intérêts.
La régente redressa les sorts de l’aristocratie et promut une élite non aristocratique qui devint l’une des colonnes portantes de l’absolutisme savoyard.