{"product_id":"the-revolt-of-the-catalans-9780521278904","title":"The Revolt of the Catalans","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe revolution of Catalonia in 1640 was a signal event in 17th-century Europe. Its causes and antecedents - essential for an understanding of the revolution itself - form the basis of Professor Elliott's study of the Spanish monarchy at this time. They throw remarkable light on the whole quest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e' … The Revolt of the Catalans is one of the most important contributions yet made in any language to the history of Spain in the seventeenth century.' History\u003cbr\u003e' … a really important book which illuminates a dark and interesting corner of that great problem, the decline of Spain.' The Times\u003cbr\u003e' … likely to remain one of the finest examples of Hispanic scholarship in this country.' Bulletin of Hispanic Studies\u003cbr\u003e' … a superb piece of research, revisionist in its treatment of Catalonia, pioneering in its analysis of Spain's decline, beautifully constructed and effectively written.' English Historical Review\u003cbr\u003e'This is a lucidly presented work of originality and insight … an exceptionally fine and effective book.' American Historical Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of illustrations; Preface; Key to abbreviations; 1. Castile and Aragon; 2. The ordered society; 3. The disordered society; 4. The failure of government; 5. The restoration of government, 1616–21; 6. The shadow of Castile; 7. Olivares and the future of Spain; 8. The corts of 1626; 9. The turn of the screw, 1626–32; 10. The struggle with the city, 1632–5; 11. War with France; 12. The diputació resurgent; 13. 'The devil take the constitutions!'; 14. An army to be billeted; 15. Anarchy; 16. Revolution; 17. Catalonia and Portugal; 18. Epilogue; Appendices; Index.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767642489175,"sku":"9780521278904","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780521278904.jpg?v=1758714134","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-revolt-of-the-catalans-9780521278904","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}