Clio & the crown : the politics of history in medieval and early modern Spain

Publication Data

• Title Clio & the crown : the politics of history in medieval and early modern Spain
• Alternative Title Clio and the crown
• Author Richard L. Kagan
• Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
• Publication date 2009
• Publication location Baltimore
• Language English

Contents

Introduction: Official history
Empire and history
Historia pro persona : Emperor Charles V
Historia pro patria : Philip II
"His majesty's history"
Defending imperium
"To mortify our enemies" : history and propaganda at the court of Philip IV
Critical history or official history?
Conclusion: Rethinking official history.

Topics

• Spain :: History :: 711-1516 :: Historiography
• Spain :: History :: 16th century :: Historiography
• Spain :: History :: 17th century :: Historiography
• Spain :: History :: 18th century :: Historiography
• Spain

Clio & the crown : the politics of history in medieval and early modern Spain by Richard L. Kagan. ISBN 9780801892943. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2009. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.