The Catalan Crown: Politics and Culture in the Late Medieval Mediterranean
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ePUB
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Ja
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Erscheinungsdatum
15.04.2025
Verlag
Historia MagnaSeitenzahl
(Printausgabe)
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323 KB
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9798230472599
"The Catalan Crown: Politics and Culture in the Late Medieval Mediterranean" by Philip Decker explores the rise, decline, and lasting legacy of the Catalan Crown during its peak in the late medieval period. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly shifting Mediterranean world, this book delves into the intricate political dynamics that defined the Crown of Aragon, focusing on Catalonia's pivotal role in the region's military, economic, and cultural life.
Decker examines the marriage of Catalan nobility and the larger political alliances formed through dynastic unions, including the Catalan involvement in the Crusades and the challenges of maintaining autonomy under the encroaching Spanish monarchy. The book sheds light on the cultural renaissance that flourished under Catalan rule, celebrating the rich literary, artistic, and intellectual contributions of the period, while also exploring the tensions that arose as the region's power began to wane.
Through an analysis of key events such as the conquest of Mallorca and Valencia, the role of Catalan merchants and artists, and the eventual absorption of Catalonia into the Spanish Empire, The Catalan Crown offers an in-depth exploration of how the politics of the medieval Mediterranean shaped Catalonia's identity. It emphasizes the interplay between local governance, regional autonomy, and the broader forces of European expansion, leaving readers with a nuanced understanding of Catalonia's historical position in the Mediterranean.
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