Spain and Its World, 1500-1700
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Selected Essays
J. H. Elliott
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"Elliott . . . has brought English-language scholarship on imperial Spain to superb levels from the early 1960s to the present. . . . These essays range from the Old World to the New and link them appropriately. They illuminate social structures, political and religious values, the costs of empire as well as their undoubted achievements, how the arts reflected such matters, and what happened to writers when they became too closely involved in the toils of political patronage and issues of state. . . . Elegant."—Paul J. Hauben, Sixteenth Century Journal
"A series of essays, written by eminent scholars over the last 25 years, concerning an important period in Spanish and European history about which academic study in recent years has provided new knowledge. Divided into four parts, the essays begin with the meteoric rise of Spain through colonization, and ends with her equally significant decline. The intermediate sections examine the region of Catalonia and its ruling class, the Catalan rebellion in the wider context of rebellion in the rest of Europe, plus Spain’s dealing with foreign affairs alongside crises in the domestic quarter. The third section looks at the world of the Court, including essays on Philip IV and Count-Duke of Olivares. Together the essays provide a fascinating period picture of Spain and her relation to Europe and the rest of the world."—British Bulletin of Publications on Latin America, the Caribbean, Portugal & Spain
"The polished, clear prose that is [Elliott’s] hallmark makes his work eminently readable."—M.J. Rodriguez-Salgado, The Historical Journal
"A fascinating synthesis of political history and literary criticism. . . . This collection of essays is an important resource of scholars of early modern Spain. It is broad ranging in its implications, yet is developed on the basis of sound scholarship in the archives and libraries of Spain. It ranks well alongside Elliott’s other already impressive works."—John F. Schwaller, The Sixteenth Century Journal
"An impressive intellectual landscape."—R.A. Stradling, The Historian
"An elegantly designed work. . . . For anyone interested in the history of empire, of Europe and of Spain, here is a book to keep within reach, to read, to study and to enjoy."—John Lynch, Times Literary Supplement
"The author combines solid historical research with a smooth narrative style to produce elegant essays which inform, stimulate, and frequently entertain the reader."—Virginia Quarterly Review
"For those familiar with J.H. Elliott’s scholarly and synthetic works on the intellectual, cultural, and political history of early modern Spain, and for readers new to the field, the publication of this book is a welcome event. . . . Important reading for all scholars of European history of the period. . . . The articles in Spain and Its World offer a balanced reflection of the work and thought of a major historian of early modern Europe, and are a useful introduction to the field of Spanish political, diplomatic, and cultural history."—Ida Altman, The International History Review
"Teachers of early modern European history—especially those who concentrate on Hispanic history—will greet this valuable and overdue volume with relief. . . . The book presents an impressive intellectual landscape, distinguished by intersecting sierras, often of considerable grandeur, that stretches from Elliott’s earliest research work to his recent interests: from Mexico to Mantua; from economic infrastructures to the political interpretation of art; and from the early sixteenth century to—well, maybe not quite as far as that—the terminal date offered in the title. It is a testament to the thoroughness of preparation, clarity of utterance, and meticulous dialectical skills."—R.A. Stradling, The Historian
"[These essays] contain sinewy material, vividly and vigorously expressed."—Nigel Glendinning, Daily Telegraph
"An elegantly designed work prefaced by a personal memoir of his journey through Spanish history. The book divides naturally into four themes which the author has made his own: Spain in America, Spain in Europe, Spain in its court, and Spain in decline. . . . For anyone interested in the history of empire, of Europe and of Spain, here is a book to keep within reach, to read, to study and to enjoy."—John Lynch, Times Literary Supplement
"Challenging, but elevating."—Booklist
Publication Date: September 26, 1990
