The Revolt of the Catalans

Released on by J. H. Elliott
preview-18

  • The Revolt of the Catalans Book Detail

  • Author : J. H. Elliott
  • Release Date : 1984-06-07
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Genre : History
  • Pages : 652
  • ISBN 13 : 9780521278904
  • File Size : 5,5 MB
DOWNLOAD BOOK

The Revolt of the Catalans by J. H. Elliott PDF Summary

Book Description: The revolution of Catalonia in 1640 was a signal event in seventeenth-century Europe. Its causes and antecedents - essential for an understanding of the revolution itelf - form the basis of Professor Elliott's study of the Spanish monarchy at this time. They throw remarkable light on the whole question of the decline of Spain in the seventeenth century from its position of pre-eminence in Europe. From the fierce suppression of Catalan bandits by their Castilian overlords during the second decade of the century, Professor Elliott traces the gradual deterioration of relations between the principality of Catalonia and the government in Madrid. He shows how Olivares, the favourite and chief minister of Philip IV, attempted to use Catalan resources to fight Spain's foreign wars, and how the growing tension led ultimately to a revolution, which he suggests played a crucial part in Spain's decline. Professor Elliott's story is almost entirely based on previously unknown documents found in the Spanish national and local archives. These sources enabled him to write the first full-scale treatment of Olivares and his policies. While exciting as a story in its own right, it also stands as a case-history of the perennial struggle between regional liberties and the claims of central governments.

Disclaimer: www.yourbookbest.com does not own The Revolt of the Catalans books pdf, neither created or scanned. We just provide the link that is already available on the internet, public domain and in Google Drive. If any way it violates the law or has any issues, then kindly mail us via contact us page to request the removal of the link.

The Revolt of the Catalans

The Revolt of the Catalans

File Size : 97,97 MB
Total View : 4698 Views
DOWNLOAD

The revolution of Catalonia in 1640 was a signal event in seventeenth-century Europe. Its causes and antecedents - essential for an understanding of the revolut