Philip IV and the World of Spain’s Rey Planeta

Did Spain fall into decline or flourish in the seventeenth century?
Did Spain fall into decline or flourish in the seventeenth century?This edited collection looks at perceptions and representations of Philip IV, Spain's 'Planet King', and his government against the backdrop of the seventeenth-century General Crisis in Europe, wars, revolutions and a sovereign debt crisis. Scholars often associate Philip's reign (1621-1665) with decline, decadence, crisis, stagnation and adversity (as did many contemporaries); yet the glittering cultural and artistic achievements (enhanced by his patronage) of the period led it to be dubbed 'the' Golden Age. The book analyses these contradictions, examining Philip's own understanding of kingship and how he and his courtiers used art and ceremony to project an image of strength, tradition, culture and prestige, while, at the same time, the empire grappled with revolts in Europe and falling trade with its New World colonies.

Contributor: Gianfranco Armando (Contributions by), Stephen M Hart (Contributions by), Isabel-Maria Lloret-Sos (Contributions by), Fred Carnegy (Contributions by), Alexander W Samson (Edited by), Julio Vélez Sainz (Contributions by), Guillermo Mira Delli-Zotti (Contributions by), Mercedes Llorente (Contributions by), Alberto Pérez Camarma (Contributions by), Marina Perruca Gracia (Contributions by), Alexander W Samson (Contributions by), Virginia Ghelarducci (Contributions by), RTC Goodwin (Contributions by), Alistair Malcolm (Contributions by), Stephen M Hart (Edited by)

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