Kagan, Richard L., 1943-

Clio & the crown : the politics of history in medieval and early modern Spain / Clio and the crown Richard L. Kagan. - 1 online resource (375 pages) : illustrations, map

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

9781421401652 (e-book)


Spain--History--Historiography.--711-1516
Spain--History--Historiography.--16th century
Spain--History--Historiography.--17th century
Spain--History--Historiography.--18th century


Electronic books.

DP97.6 / .K34 2009eb

946.0072