Bonan, Giacomo
The State in the Forest: Contested Commons in the Nineteenth Century Venetian Alps
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912186679
- author:
- Bonan, Giacomo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- White Horse Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Natural Resources,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The State in the Forest offers a fresh perspective on the environmental history of 19th-century Europe. This book explores the conflict over wood resources in the Venetian Alps, shedding light on key aspects of the agrarian world during this period. Through a detailed examination of Cadore, a region at the heart of the wood economy, the author reveals how forest resources shaped both local communities and state apparatus. The book delves into topics such as the debate over wood shortage, the rise of scientific forestry, and the social and environmental consequences of Napoleonic administrative reforms. By examining local socio-economic dynamics, this study illuminates the interplay between macro and micro scales, demonstrating how general transformations were perceived and experienced on the ground.
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