Postal Intelligence: The Tassis Family and Communications Revolution in Early Modern Europe
About This Event
In the sixteenth century, postal services became central to domestic governance and commerce. Members of the Tassis family served as official postmasters and postmistresses to the dukes of Milan, the pope, Spanish kings, and Holy Roman emperors. This talk will trace how postal officials became powerful technocrats with influence over domestic and foreign policy. The early modern post office heralds modern communications revolution and information war.
Featured Guests
- Rachel Midura, Assistant Professor of Digital History, Virginia Tech
Co-sponsors
Hamilton College History Department
March 5, 2025, 4:10 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Kirner-Johnson 201
HS16: Early Modern Connected Histories
Audience: Open to the Public
Category: Lecture
Host: Hamilton College
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