Le dimensioni del sistema marittimo italiano

Recently, modern maritime history of Italy and the Mediterranean area has been the main subject of a significant number of academic outputs. In part, this adds to a well-established historiographical tradition. In part, this renewed interest has led to a number of innovative studies in terms of both content and analytical perspectives. However, amidst such developments, some problems persist. In particular, there is a lack of debate on the Italian maritime system within the broader European historiographical and public discourse. A re-evaluation of interpretative frameworks and narratives could improve the international standing of Italian maritime historiography.