Los hombres del océano: vida dotidiana de los tripulantes de las flotas de Indias, Siglo XVI

by Pablo E. Pérez-Mallaína

The ships and men of Spain's Atlantic fleets, crucial to the country's empire in the New World during the 16th century, are discussed in lively detail in this prodigiously researched book. Each chapter of Spain's Men of the Sea focuses on a particular aspect of the fleets, from the sailors' backgrounds and motivations for going to sea to their life onboard the great galleons, the most complex machines of the day. The author writes well, often showing a sense of humor, and, besides providing careful documentation, deftly brings the Spanish sailors and their unique nautical society to life. Voyages on the galleons were always dangerous, with looming threats from disease, pirates, tropical storms, and even shipboard brawls--and the book concludes with a fascinating look at the superstitions and religious rituals practiced by those who sailed the Spanish Main. --Robert McNamara

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Research

256 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 1998

Reviews

[Paula Sáez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excelente investigación y libro

[sofía · Rating 4 out of 5]

el autor es un cachondo jajajaq ideal para incorporar a tu léxico eufemismos del siglo xvi

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading this for my Gender and Work class. It's actually pretty interesting, which is saying a lot since I have zero interest in spanish sailors. Finished it last weekend. Really cool book, just wish it had a conclusion.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Especially good for those who like social history

[AskHistorians]

An account of the life of Spanish sailors in the 16th century. They enjoyed surprising power for common men, but the world was changing.