Philip IV and the World of Spain's Rey Planeta (Hardcover)

Did Spain fall into decline or flourish in the seventeenth century? This edited collection looks at perceptions and representations of Philip IV, Spain's 'Planet King', and his government against the backdrop of the seventeenth-century General Crisis in Europe, wars, revolutions and a sovereign debt crisis. Scholars often associate Philip's reign (1621-1665) with decline, decadence, crisis, stagnation and adversity (as did many contemporaries); yet the glittering cultural and artistic achievements (enhanced by his patronage) of the period led it to be dubbed 'the' Golden Age. The book analyses these contradictions, examining Philip's own understanding of kingship and how he and his courtiers used art and ceremony to project an image of strength, tradition, culture and prestige, while, at the same time, the empire grappled with revolts in Europe and falling trade with its New World colonies.

General

Imprint:	Tamesis Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Monografias A
Release date:	February 2023
Editors:	Stephen M. Hart • Alexander W Samson
Contributors:	Alexander W Samson • Alistair Malcolm • Guillermo Mira Delli Zotti • Marina Perruca Gracia • Stephen M. Hart • Gianfranco Armando • Alberto Perez Camarma • Fred Carnegy
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	352
ISBN-13:	978-1-85566-353-4
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 1600 to 1800 > Baroque art Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750
LSN:	1-85566-353-8
Barcode:	9781855663534

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