| Description |
1 online resource (375 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; CHAPTER I: Festivals in Late Medieval and Early Modern Spain: An Introduction; CHAPTER II: The Meaning of Festivals: A Typology; CHAPTER III: Royal Entries, Princely Visits, Triumphal Celebrations in Spain, c. 1327-1640; CHAPTER IV: The Structure of the Late Medieval and Early Modern Royal Entry: Change and Continuity; CHAPTER V: A King Goes Traveling: Philip II in the Crown of Aragon, 1585-86 and 1592; CHAPTER VI: Martial Festivals and the Chivalrous Imaginary; CHAPTER VII: Kings and Knights at Play in Late Medieval and Early Modern Spain |
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CHAPTER VIII: From Carnival to Corpus ChristiCHAPTER IX: Noncalendrical Festivals: Life Cycles and Power; Conclusion; APPENDIX: The Feasts of May 1428 at Valladolid; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z |
| Summary |
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. Ruiz covers a range of festival categories: carnival, royal entries, tournaments, calendrical and n |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598 -- Travel
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| SUBJECT |
Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598 -- Travel
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Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598 fast |
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Festivals -- Spain -- History
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Festivals -- Political aspects -- Spain -- History
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Ceremonial entries -- Spain -- History
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Popular culture -- Spain -- History
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Holidays (non-religious)
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Ceremonial entries
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Festivals
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Festivals -- Political aspects
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Manners and customs
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Politics and government
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Popular culture
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Travel
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Spain -- History -- 711-1516. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85126074
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Spain -- History -- House of Austria, 1516-1700.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85126077
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Spain -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85126186
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Spain -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85126151
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Spain
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2011034618 |
| ISBN |
9781400842247 |
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1400842247 |
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1280494085 |
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9781280494086 |
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0691153574 |
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9780691153575 |
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0691153582 |
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9780691153582 |
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