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A KING TRAVELS
A KING TRAVELS
Subtitle:
Festive Traditions in Late Medieval and Early Modern Spain
Book Category:
History > Europe > Spain & Portugal
Author:
Teofilo F. Ruiz
Binding:
Hardcover
ISBN 13:
9780691153575
Price:
USD 75.00
Publication Year:
2012
Alternative Binding:
Paperback
Alternative ISBN 13:
9780691153582
Alternative Price:
USD 45.00
Alternative Publication Year:

2012

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Princeton University Press.

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A King Travels examines the scripting and performance of festivals in Spain between 1327 and 1620, offering an unprecedented look at the different types of festivals that were held in Iberia during this crucial period of European history. Bridging the gap between the medieval and early modern eras, Teofilo Ruiz focuses on the travels and festivities of Philip II, exploring the complex relationship between power and ceremony, and offering a vibrant portrait of Spain's cultural and political life.

 

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