{"product_id":"9788432149153","title":"Defense of Hispanicity","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIn Defense of Hispanidad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIn Defense of Hispanidad\u003c\/em\u003e, Ramiro de Maeztu offers a lucid reflection on Spain's role in universal history and the need to recover a shared national ideal. Written in 1931, this classic essay invites the reader to rediscover the Hispanic legacy and understand the cultural and spiritual roots that define Spanish identity. Maeztu, a key figure of the Generation of '98, combines direct, unadorned prose with profound philosophical weight to reclaim Spain's historical mission in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamiro de Maeztu, from a critical and regenerationist perspective, analyzes Spain's decline and proposes a return to the values that forged its greatness. Through a journey across history, culture, and religion, the author defends \u003cem\u003eHispanidad\u003c\/em\u003e as a civilizing project based on the universality of the language, the Catholic faith, and a sense of historical mission. The work is not an uncritical apology, but a call to reflect on collective identity and Spain's place in a changing world. Maeztu confronts decadence with the need for a national ideal that unifies and gives meaning to the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNational identity and Spain's collective project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpain's historical legacy in world history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHispanidad\u003c\/em\u003e as a cultural, spiritual, and political concept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of decadence and national regeneration through tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the Catholic religion in the construction of Hispanic identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers interested in Spanish political and philosophical thought, especially those studying the Generation of '98, the history of ideas in Spain, or the debate on national identity. It is also of great value to those seeking to understand the roots of Hispanism and the intellectual currents that marked the 20th century. It is an essential work for students of history, literature, and political science, as well as for anyone wishing to delve into the essence of Hispanic culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound and original vision of Spanish identity from the perspective of one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the intellectual debate between tradition and modernity in the Spain of that era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rigorous analysis of the concept of \u003cem\u003eHispanidad\u003c\/em\u003e and its historical and cultural relevance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClear and direct prose that facilitates the understanding of complex ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reference work for the study of Spanish conservative and nationalist thought.\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 Maeztu, Ramiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones Rialp, S.A.\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\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic texts, general and world history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e General\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 460 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Defense of Hispanidad\u003c\/em\u003e is a fundamental work for understanding the thought of Ramiro de Maeztu and the intellectual context of early 20th-century Spain. Its critical focus and defense of a national ideal make it a relevant read for those seeking to understand the roots of the debate over Spanish identity. Although its perspective may be controversial for some contemporary readers, its historical and philosophical value is unquestionable. Recommended for scholars and enthusiasts of the history of ideas, this paperback edition facilitates access to a classic text that continues to generate reflection and debate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES RIALP, S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410026160475,"sku":"9788432149153","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978843214915.jpg?v=1781900841","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788432149153","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}