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The article is a book review of "Conflictos y tensiones en las sociedades portuarias del norte peninsular (siglos XVI-XIX)" edited by Manuel-Reyes García Hurtado. The book examines the tensions and conflicts in the northern coastal regions of the Iberian Peninsula, with a focus on Galicia. It covers a wide range of topics, including conflict management, gender perspectives, institutional changes, and center-periphery tensions. While the book lacks a comprehensive approach to maritime history in northern Spain, it offers well-researched contributions on the development of maritime societies in the region. Another book reviewed in the article is "Hard Aground: The Wreck of the USS Tennessee and the Rise of the US Navy" by Andrew C. A. Jampoler, which explores the story of the USS Tennessee and the reconstruction of the US Navy. The book provides extensive research and includes emotional elements through images and contemporary publications. [Extracted from the article] |