Guns for a Global Empire: Deployment of Artillery Technology in the Iberian Colonial Space (1580-1640)

Project description

The globalisation of artillery technology

The Iberian Union (1580-1649) was the first empire to connect the four parts of the world. Military technology played a crucial role in the consolidation of its power. Cannons in particular ensured the defence of its fortresses in the colonies. The EU-funded GLOBALGUNS project will study the evolution of artillery technology in Asia, America and Europe, taking into consideration the disposition of weapons, raw materials and experts. It will investigate the role human capital played in the building of the empire and in the process of globalisation, as well as the technological asymmetries between the centre and the dominions.

Field of science

• /social sciences/sociology/globalization
• /natural sciences/computer and information sciences/software

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018
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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-CAR - CAR – Career Restart panel

Coordinator

UNIVERSIDAD PABLO DE OLAVIDE

Address

Carretera De Utrera Km 1
41013 Sevilla
Spain

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 259 398,72