Culture and the State in Spain
Subtitle: 1550-1850 (Hispanic Issues (Garland))
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Routledge
Published: August 1, 1999
Language: eng
Format: Library binding
Number of pages: 305
ISBN-13: 9780815334842
Subjects: European history (ie other than Britain & Ireland); History of ideas, intellectual history; History of specific subjects; World history; Spain; History - General History; Spanish literature; Intellectual History; Spain And Portugal - History; History; Political aspects; History: World; Portugal; Civilization; Europe - Spain & Portugal; Political Science / General; 19th century; 1516-1700; 18th century; Literature and state
First sentence: It has often been pointed out that the publication of Nebrija's Spanish grammar in 1492 coincides with the beginnings of Spanish overseas imperialism and, in close association, the rise of Spain's Absolutist State.