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Studies in European History
Golden Age Spain
Was the Golden Age of Spain in the sixteenth century an illusion? By introducing and examining some of the key issues and themes involved, Henry Kamen offers a balanced discussion of this question. The second edition of this book has been thoroughly revised and rewritten in the light of recent research, while new chapters have been added which cover such material as religion and culture.
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128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1988
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Henry Kamen
83 books65 followersHenry Kamen is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society in London and an emeritus professor of the Higher Council for Scientific Research in Barcelona.
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November 16, 2022
Was there a "Golden Age" in Spanish history?
I've been reading 'Golden Age Spain' in Chinese, written by Henry Kamen, for two hours tonight. Henry Kamen raised an interesting question. Was the golden age in Spanish history real? Obviously, for him, the answer is no, although he has not written more about why people have a stereotype of Spain in history.
The book is divided into seven parts and appendices, including four different themes—monarchy, the creation and fall of the Empire, religion, and culture. From his point of view, a culturally diverse society emerged in Spanish history with weak monarchies and local power dominating. The key factor in the decline and expansion of the economy was that the government had never controlled the country. Gold and silver from South America had gone to Italy, England, and even France precisely because they had made a compromise with local self-government by using financial methods. Also, the country relied on foreign forces in excess, which was a fatal mistake. He mentioned that there was a tolerant environment in society and religion, as unusual as you might imagine. This witnessed that how three different religions and peoples combine with each other.
In brief, this book is informative and readable for hobbyists and professionals.
I've been reading 'Golden Age Spain' in Chinese, written by Henry Kamen, for two hours tonight. Henry Kamen raised an interesting question. Was the golden age in Spanish history real? Obviously, for him, the answer is no, although he has not written more about why people have a stereotype of Spain in history.
The book is divided into seven parts and appendices, including four different themes—monarchy, the creation and fall of the Empire, religion, and culture. From his point of view, a culturally diverse society emerged in Spanish history with weak monarchies and local power dominating. The key factor in the decline and expansion of the economy was that the government had never controlled the country. Gold and silver from South America had gone to Italy, England, and even France precisely because they had made a compromise with local self-government by using financial methods. Also, the country relied on foreign forces in excess, which was a fatal mistake. He mentioned that there was a tolerant environment in society and religion, as unusual as you might imagine. This witnessed that how three different religions and peoples combine with each other.
In brief, this book is informative and readable for hobbyists and professionals.
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