King Travels - Festive Traditions in Late Medieval and Early Modern Spain

Zusatztext "This study brings to the forefront the Iberian Peninsula, a geographical area usually neglected in the studies of these celebrations, while it informs, enlightens, and entertains. A great read." ---Candelas Gala, European Legacy Informationen zum Autor Teofilo F. Ruiz Klappentext "In this engaging book, Teofilo Ruiz shows himself to be a supreme master of ceremonies. Taking as his point of departure the travels of Philip II of Spain, he places the ceremonies and festivities with which the king was everywhere greeted into the general context of Iberian festive practices and traditions. While describing numerous festive occasions with a wealth of colorful detail, the book makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of continuity and change in Spanish political, social, and cultural life between the High Middle Ages and the seventeenth century." --Sir John Elliott, University of Oxford "This book opens a new chapter in our current understanding of Spanish ceremonial life. And except for books published in Spanish, it virtually stands alone. It spans two broad periods of time, contrasting and comparing the Middle Ages with the early modern era, and does so in an engagingly, very appealing manner. Ruiz's study is both original and important." --Richard L. Kagan, Johns Hopkins University Zusammenfassung Examines the scripting and performance of festivals in Spain between 1327 and 1620, offering a look at the different types of festivals that were held in Iberia during this crucial period of European history. This book focuses on the travels and festivities of Philip II, exploring the complex relationship between power and ceremony.

Product details

• Authors: Teofilo F Ruiz, Teofilo F. Ruiz, Ruiz Teofilo F.
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.03.2012
• EAN: 9780691153575
• ISBN: 978-0-691-15357-5
• No. of pages: 376
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; European History, Spain, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, CE period up to c 1500, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Social and cultural history, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, HISTORY / Europe / Spain