The evolution of the Olive Tree in Modern Andalusia

Abstract

In this article we will study the expansion of the olive grove in Andalusia throughout the modern period, putting it in relation to political, social and economic circumstances. Olive oil was a product dedicated to trade, mainly in the outside and linked to the wool market, and therefore its demand depended on the development of national and foreign draperies, and the circumstances of foreign policy. The sectors involved in the trade will be responsible for financing most of this expansion, the formation of larger units of exploitation, and the building of mills and constructions which often become interesting buildings.