Royal Favouritism and the Governing Elite of the Spanish Monarchy, 1640-1665
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: Feb 15, 2017
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780198791904
Description: A chronological and thematic analysis of the Spanish government during the mid-seventeenth century, focussing on Philip IV's bestowal of favour on his favourite, don Luis Mendez de Haro. Alistair Malcolm shows the insecurity of Haro's position as he sought to justify his regime by managing a prestigious and expensive foreign policy.
Notes: Source title: Royal Favouritism and the Governing Elite of the Spanish Monarchy, 1640-1665 (Oxford Historical Monographs)