Our editorial team has selected a few must-read essays and studies that combine scientific rigor with the allure of historical storytelling. Here are our suggested readings for February 2026, aimed at those who wish to explore history from ever-changing perspectives.
Here you can find January’s selections.
Suggested readings for February 2026: books info

Title: Cosimo I de’ Medici e i «pirati» del Mediterraneo. Strategie di difesa marittima del Granducato di Toscana
Authors (edd.): Carolina Megale, Marco Paperini
Date of publishing: 2025
Publisher: Pacini Editore
ISBN: 9791254865545
Pages: 200

Title: La actividad corsaria y el Mediterráneo
Authors: Antonio Reyes Ruiz, María Dolores López Enamorado
Date of publishing: 2025
Publisher: Editorial Universidad de Granada
ISBN: 9788433876645
Pages: 234

Title: Il Mediterraneo nella cartografia ottomana. Coste, porti, isole, negli atlanti di Piri Reis
Author: Vito Salierno
Date of publishing: 2025
Publisher: Capone Editore
ISBN: 9788883493034
Pages: 112

Title: Dal mare Baltico al Mediterraneo. Aspetti di storia europea tra i secoli XVII-XVIII
Author: Alfonso Tortora
Date of publishing: 2025
Publisher: Laveglia&Carlone
ISBN: 9791281605084
Pages: 161
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