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Title: The Court of Philip IV.: Spain in Decadence
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Court of Philip IV.: Spain in Decadence" by Martin A. S. Hume is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and reign of King Philip IV of Spain, exploring the social and political decline of the Spanish empire during his tenure. It significantly emphasizes the interplay of the human experiences at court and the broader geopolitical turmoil facing Spain, making it a study of a pivotal period in European history. The opening of the text introduces the context surrounding Philip IV's baptism and the extravagant ceremonial outpouring that accompanied it. It vividly illustrates the political landscape of early 17th-century Spain, rife with contradictions, social decay, and the looming presence of foreign powers. Hume describes how the beautiful ceremonies contrasted sharply with the rampant corruption and poverty of the country, as well as the tensions surrounding the inclusion of English ambassadors, reflecting the complexities of Spanish identity and international relations at the time. The narrative sets up the expectations for the king's reign, hinting at the challenges he faces, including the burdens of moral responsibility and the decline of national fortunes, which would shape the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Hume, Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp), 1847-1910
EBook No.: 50125
Published: Oct 3, 2015
Downloads: 168
Language: English
Subject: Spain -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Spain -- History -- Philip IV, 1621-1665
Subject: Philip IV, King of Spain, 1605-1665
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Court of Philip IV.: Spain in Decadence
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Court of Philip IV.: Spain in Decadence" by Martin A. S. Hume is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and reign of King Philip IV of Spain, exploring the social and political decline of the Spanish empire during his tenure. It significantly emphasizes the interplay of the human experiences at court and the broader geopolitical turmoil facing Spain, making it a study of a pivotal period in European history. The opening of the text introduces the context surrounding Philip IV's baptism and the extravagant ceremonial outpouring that accompanied it. It vividly illustrates the political landscape of early 17th-century Spain, rife with contradictions, social decay, and the looming presence of foreign powers. Hume describes how the beautiful ceremonies contrasted sharply with the rampant corruption and poverty of the country, as well as the tensions surrounding the inclusion of English ambassadors, reflecting the complexities of Spanish identity and international relations at the time. The narrative sets up the expectations for the king's reign, hinting at the challenges he faces, including the burdens of moral responsibility and the decline of national fortunes, which would shape the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Hume, Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp), 1847-1910
EBook No.: 50125
Published: Oct 3, 2015
Downloads: 168
Language: English
Subject: Spain -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Spain -- History -- Philip IV, 1621-1665
Subject: Philip IV, King of Spain, 1605-1665
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.