Clio & the Crown: The Politics of History in Medieval and Early Modern Spain
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Monarchs throughout the ages have commissioned official histories that cast their reigns in a favorable light for future generations. These accounts, sanctioned and supported by the ruling government, often gloss over the more controversial aspects of a king's or queen's time on the throne. Instead, they present highly selective and positive readings of a monarch's contribution to national identity and global affairs. In Clio and the...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0801892945
ISBN13:9780801892943
Release Date:November 2009
Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
Length:376 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"
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