maritime confederation
C3079
concept
A maritime confederation is a loose alliance of seafaring states or cities that cooperate to control trade routes, naval defense, and maritime law while retaining their political independence.
Aliases (5)
- defensive confederation ×1
- maritime league ×1
- medieval commercial confederation ×1
- medieval maritime alliance ×1
- thalassocracy ×1
Instances (6)
- Majapahit Empire ("thalassocracy")
- Hanseatic League (historical) ("medieval commercial confederation")
- Delian League ("maritime league")
- Cinque Ports ("medieval maritime alliance")
- Crown of Aragon