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1 online resource (375 pages) |
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| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598 -- Travel.
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Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598. |
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Travel. |
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Festivals -- Spain -- History.
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Festivals. |
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Spain. |
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History. |
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Festivals -- Political aspects -- Spain -- History.
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Festivals -- Political aspects. |
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Ceremonial entries -- Spain -- History.
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Ceremonial entries. |
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Spain -- Social life and customs.
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Manners and customs. |
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Popular culture -- Spain -- History.
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Popular culture. |
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Spain -- Politics and government.
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
711-1700 |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ruiz, Teofilo F. A King Travels : Festive Traditions in Late Medieval and Early Modern Spain. Princeton : Princeton University Press, ©2012 9780691153582 |
| ISBN |
9781400842247 (electronic book) |
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1400842247 (electronic book) |
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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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9780691153575 (hardback) |
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9780691153582 (paperback) |
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