{"product_id":"9788416537839","title":"Commoners","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComuneros\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComuneros. El rayo y la semilla (1520-1521)\u003c\/em\u003e offers a deep and renewed look at one of the most defining episodes in the history of Spain: the Revolt of the Comuneros of Castile. Far from a simple chronology of battles, the reader will find an analysis that unravels the causes, the protagonists, and the consequences of a movement that challenged imperial power. This work invites us to understand not only the events, but also the symbolic and political legacy that persists to this day, becoming essential reading for those seeking to understand the roots of Castilian identity and the conflicts between central power and local liberties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the complex framework of the Revolt of the Comuneros of Castile (1520-1521), a conflict that pitted Castilian cities against the authority of King Charles I. The work does not limit itself to recounting the warlike events, but explores the economic, political, and social motivations that led to the uprising. It analyzes the role of key figures such as Juan de Padilla, Juan Bravo, and Francisco de Maldonado, as well as the context of a kingdom that saw its charters and traditions threatened by a foreign monarch. The text delves into the development of the revolt, from its beginnings in Toledo to its tragic outcome at the Battle of Villalar, offering a critical vision that connects the past with the ideas of resistance and community that still resonate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Revolt of the Comuneros of Castile as a political and social conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between imperial monarchical power and municipal liberties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe analysis of the leadership and the emblematic figures of the revolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe symbolic legacy of the comunero defeat in Spanish historical identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe economic and fiscal causes that gave rise to the uprising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers passionate about the history of Spain, especially those interested in the period of the Catholic Monarchs and the reign of Charles I. It is ideal for students, historians, and enthusiasts looking for a work that goes beyond the conventional narrative and offers a critical and contextualized analysis. It will also be of great interest to those who wish to understand the roots of resistance movements and the evolution of the concept of community in Castilian culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of the causes and consequences of the comunero revolt, beyond superficial facts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA perspective that connects the historical conflict with contemporary political and social debates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of the protagonists and their motivations, humanizing the historical account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the meaning of the defeat and its impact on the collective memory of Castile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e MARTINEZ, MIGUEL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOJA DE LATA EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITERARY ESSAYS, HISTORY, HISTORY OF SPAIN, HISTORY: SPECIFIC EVENTS AND TOPICS, REVOLUTIONS, UPRISINGS AND REBELLIONS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e MECANOCLASTIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 738 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComuneros\u003c\/em\u003e is presented as a reference work for those who want a rigorous and thoughtful approach to a foundational episode in the history of Spain. Its focus, which transcends the mere narration of events to delve into the analysis of ideas and long-term consequences, makes it a valuable read. The work manages to balance academic rigor with accessible prose, doing justice to the complexity of the subject without losing sight of its interest to a wide audience. It is, without a doubt, a significant addition to any library interested in the country's political and social history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJA DE LATA EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406718329179,"sku":"9788416537839","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841653783.jpg?v=1781838779","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416537839","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}