https://hdl.handle.net/10481/14231 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:23:55 GMT 2026-04-17T20:23:55Z https://hdl.handle.net/10481/112870 A Hydra of Business and Men: The Habsburg Asiento de Negros in Structuring the European Transatlantic Slave Trade Antunes, Cátia; García Montón, Alejandro; Heijmans, Elisabeth; de Kok, Gerhard; Münch Miranda, Susana; Pereira, Edgar; Salvado, Joao Paulo; Svalastog, Julie This book offers a historical and historiographical analysis of the Spanish asiento de negros, a contract between the Spanish Monarchy and private parties to introduce specific number of enslaved Africans to Spanish America. As the Spanish American market was the largest single market for enslaved people prior to 1720, studying this colonial contract is essential for understanding the development of the most significant colonial contract of the long 17th century. The asiento framed the European transatlantic slave trade for nearly two centuries and shaped much of the political economy of the Spanish Atlantic empire. This book is unique in providing the first comprehensive study of the asiento since George Scelle’s 1906 work (La traite négrière aux Indes de Castille. Contracts et traités d’assiento, 2 vols.). Unlike Scelle, who focused on legal frameworks and presented the monarchy’s perspective, this book examines the asientistas themselves, offering insights into their business decisions and organizations. It concentrates on the period that gave rise to the idea of an asiento and the Habsburg-era asientos (1595–1713), preceding the so-called Bourbon reforms. This publication is part of the project ‘Exploiting the Empire of Others: Dutch Investment in Foreign Colonial Resources, 1570–1800’ with file number vi .C.191.027 of the research program nwo -Talent Program, financed by the Dutch Research Council (nwo ). The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has furthermore financed the open access publication of this book (file number 36.201.140). https://hdl.handle.net/10481/112870 https://hdl.handle.net/10481/112807 Profesiones, oficios y tareas de las mujeres en Bizkaia. Imágenes de ayer y hoy Pareja Alonso, Arantza; Zarraga Sangroniz, Karmele Este libro analiza la participación de las mujeres en el trabajo a lo largo de la historia, en Bizkaia con el objetivo de visibilizar una realidad tradicionalmente ignorada o infravalorada. A través de un enfoque histórico y apoyado en abundante material fotográfico, la obra reconstruye la memoria del trabajo femenino desde el siglo XIX hasta la actualidad . Uno de los ejes principales del libro es demostrar que las mujeres siempre han contribuido de forma esencial al sostenimiento económico y social, tanto en el ámbito productivo como en el reproductivo (tareas domésticas y de cuidados), aunque muchas de estas actividades no hayan sido reconocidas en las estadísticas oficiales . De hecho, se señala que los registros históricos han invisibilizado gran parte del trabajo femenino, especialmente el realizado fuera del mercado laboral formal. La obra recorre los distintos sectores económicos —primario, secundario y terciario— mostrando la presencia constante de las mujeres en el caserío, el mar, la industria y los servicios. Además, otorga especial importancia al trabajo reproductivo, tradicionalmente asumido por las mujeres, destacando su valor económico y social al mismo nivel que otros sectores . Otro aspecto clave es el análisis de la evolución histórica del empleo femenino y las desigualdades de género, evidenciando cómo factores sociales, culturales y estadísticos han contribuido a subestimar la actividad de las mujeres. A pesar de los avances, persisten diferencias estructurales en el acceso al empleo y en la conciliación laboral y familiar. Finalmente, el libro subraya la importancia de recuperar la memoria histórica femenina para avanzar hacia una sociedad más igualitaria. Las imágenes utilizadas no solo documentan el pasado, sino que también permiten reflexionar sobre los logros alcanzados y los retos pendientes en materia de igualdad de género.; This book examines women’s participation in the workforce throughout history in Bizkaia (Basque Country, Spain), with the aim of bringing to light a reality that has traditionally been ignored or undervalued. Through a historical approach and supported by extensive photographic material, the work reconstructs the history of women’s labour from the 19th century to the present day. One of the book’s main themes is to demonstrate that women have always made an essential contribution to economic and social sustainability, both in the productive sphere and in the reproductive sphere (domestic and care work), even though many of these activities have not been recognised in official statistics. Indeed, it is pointed out that historical records have rendered much of women’s work invisible, particularly that carried out outside the formal labour market. The book examines the various economic sectors—primary, secondary and tertiary—highlighting the constant presence of women in farming, the sea, industry and services. Furthermore, it places particular emphasis on reproductive work, traditionally undertaken by women, drawing attention to its economic and social value on a par with other sectors. Another key aspect is the analysis of the historical evolution of female employment and gender inequalities, demonstrating how social, cultural and statistical factors have contributed to the underestimation of women’s activity. Despite progress, structural differences persist in access to employment and in the work-life balance. Finally, the book highlights the importance of recovering women’s historical memory to move towards a more equal society. The images used not only document the past, but also allow us to reflect on the achievements made and the challenges still facing us in terms of gender equality. Disponible la descarga online en el siguiente enlace: https://www.bizkaia.eus/home2/Archivos/DPTO1/Temas/Pdf/OFICIOS_Completo.pdf https://hdl.handle.net/10481/112807