: Introduce the Venetian Interdict of 1606 , a diplomatic crisis that triggered a "war of writings" and forced political debate into the public sphere. 2. The Geography of Information
Conclude that information was a "political fact" that blurred the lines between propaganda and pettegolezzo (gossip). : Patrizi, informatori, barbieri. Politica e comu...
: Analyze the role of barbershops , pharmacies, and the Rialto market as critical hubs for the circulation of news, rumors, and hand-copied newsletters ( avvisi ). 3. Key Actors in the Network : Introduce the Venetian Interdict of 1606 ,