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The Escorial : art and power in the Renaissance
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The Escorial : art and power in the Renaissance

Author: Henry Kamen
Publisher: New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2010.
Edition/Format:   Book : Biography : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Few buildings have played so central a role in Spain's history as the monastery-palace of San Lorenzo del Escorial. This book looks at the circumstances that brought the young Philip II to commission  Read more...

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Named Person: Philip, King of Spain; Felipe, Rey de España.
Material Type: Biography
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Henry Kamen
ISBN: 9780300162448 0300162448
OCLC Number: 444111872
Description: xv, 291 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
Contents: Genesis --
The battle --
Foundation --
The magic temple of wisdom --
The prisoner of the Escorial --
A brace of eagles: images of power and monarchy --
The Hall of battles --
Powerhouse of faith --
Inventing the Escorial.
Responsibility: Henry Kamen.

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"The perfect subject for Henry Kamen, who has dedicated his life to challenging just about every myth and unquestioned assumption about Spain and its history. He takes on all interpreters, but above Read more...

 
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