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_aHume, Martin A. S. _q(Martin Andrew Sharp), _d1847-1910 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Court of Philip IV.: Spain in Decadence |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-10-03 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Al Haines | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aSpain -- Court and courtiers | ||
| 653 | _aSpain -- History -- Philip IV, 1621-1665 | ||
| 653 | _aPhilip IV, King of Spain, 1605-1665 | ||
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