A View of Spain, Vol. 5 of 5: Comprising a Descriptive Itinerary, of Each Province, and a General Statistical Account of the Country (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alexandre De Laborde

9780265545669: A View of Spain, Vol. 5 of 5: Comprising a Descriptive Itinerary, of Each Province, and a General Statistical Account of the Country (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265545668 ISBN 13: 9780265545669

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A clear, impartial look at how church and state shaped Spain—and how culture followed.

This nonfiction exploration traces the long arc of Spain’s ecclesiastical government, from early councils and papal influence to the limits imposed by national power. It also surveys how religion, law, and civil life intertwined, including how the Inquisition evolved and how the clergy, bishops, and royal authorities worked together and clashed. On the cultural side, the book surveys Spanish theatre’s growth from medieval pagoda-like pageantry to more refined drama, highlighting key authors and milestones that influenced the stage.

Explanations of church structure, councils, and the balance of papal and royal authority in Spain.
Historical context for how religion shaped law, governance, and daily life across centuries.
A focused look at the development of Spanish theatre, its early forms, and its evolution into more sophisticated drama.
Profiles of important figures and works that influenced religious and theatrical culture in Spain.

Ideal for readers of history, religious studies, and cultural history seeking a concise, reference-ready overview of Spain’s institutional and artistic landscape.

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