Description
The Irish and the Hispanic Monarchy (1529-1800). Links in space and time
Book Summary
This volume is the official catalog of the exhibition organized by the General Archive of Simancas, a work that unveils the intense relations between Irish immigrants and the Spanish Crown during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Through original historical documents, the reader will discover how thousands of Irish people, forced into exile for ideological, economic, military, or political reasons, found a new horizon in the Hispanic Monarchy. The book explores their integration both in the peninsula and in the vast territories of the Spanish Empire, offering a unique perspective on a shared history that has been preserved in the archival collections of Simancas.
What is it about?
The work analyzes in depth the ties that united the Irish community with the Hispanic Monarchy throughout three centuries of history. It focuses on the reasons that led these emigrants to leave their homeland—from religious conflicts and political persecution to military and economic opportunities—and on how they integrated into the society and administration of the Empire. The catalog relies on the rich documentation of the General Archive of Simancas, created in the 16th century, which safeguards the official records of this relationship. Through maps, letters, decrees, and other documents, the Irish presence in Spain, America, and other territories is reconstructed, showing their contribution to the political, military, and cultural life of the era.
Main themes
- Irish immigration to the Hispanic Monarchy (1529-1800)
- Irish exile due to ideological, economic, and military causes
- Diplomatic and military relations between Ireland and the Spanish Crown
- Historical documentation of the General Archive of Simancas
- Integration of foreign communities into the Spanish Empire
Who is it recommended for?
This catalog is aimed at historians, researchers, and students specializing in the Early Modern period, international relations, and the history of the Hispanic Monarchy. It will also be of great interest to enthusiasts of military history, the Irish diaspora, and the study of archival documentary sources. It is an essential work for those seeking to understand the ties between Ireland and Spain from a rigorous perspective based on original documents.
What this book offers
- Access to a selection of unique historical documents from the General Archive of Simancas, illustrating the relationship between the Irish and the Spanish Crown.
- A detailed analysis of the causes of Irish exile and its integration into the Spanish Empire over three centuries.
- A multidisciplinary view that covers political, military, economic, and cultural aspects of the Irish diaspora.
- Contextualization of the Irish presence in both the Iberian Peninsula and the American territories.
- Reference material for academic studies and specialized inquiries into the history of migration in the Early Modern period.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Artists, art monographs
- Collection: Catalogs and monographs
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 2012
- Number of pages: 280
- Weight: 1095 g
Editorial Review
This catalog stands out for its documentary rigor and its ability to build bridges between the history of Ireland and that of the Hispanic Monarchy. The selection of materials from the General Archive of Simancas offers a primary source of great value, while the contextual analysis allows the reader to understand the complexity of these relationships. It is a reference work for specialists and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of migrations and the Spanish Empire.