Description
DECREES OF NUEVA PLANTA
Book Summary
This work gathers the complete text of the Decrees of Nueva Planta, a set of legal provisions enacted after the War of the Spanish Succession that transformed the political structure of the Crown of Aragon. Within these pages, the reader will find the documents that suppressed the fueros (charters) of Aragon, Valencia, Catalonia, and Mallorca, establishing a new centralized legal order. This is a pocket edition that provides direct access to the primary sources of one of the most decisive legislative processes in the shaping of the modern Spanish State.
What is it about?
The Decrees of Nueva Planta, also known as "template" decrees, were issued by Philip V between 1707 and 1716. The volume presents these texts classified into two sections, just as they appear in the *Novísima recopilación* (New Compilation) of the laws of Spain. The first section, corresponding to Book III, includes the decrees for Aragon and Valencia, presented as laws enacted by the king following the general laws of Title II. The second section collects the provisions for Catalonia and Mallorca. The content details the abolition of the chartered institutions, the implementation of Castilian law, and the administrative, judicial, and fiscal reorganization of these territories, with political consequences that shaped the future of Spain for centuries.
Main Topics
- Abolition of the fueros and privileges of the Crown of Aragon
- Political and administrative centralization under the Bourbon monarchy
- Implementation of Castilian law in the conquered territories
- Institutional and judicial reorganization after the War of Succession
- Spanish historical legislation and sources of law
Who is it recommended for?
This edition is aimed at students and professionals of law, history, and political science who need to consult the original legal texts directly. It is also of interest to researchers and enthusiasts of modern Spanish history who wish to understand the legal foundations of the territorial unification process promoted by the Bourbons.
What this book offers
- Direct access to the original legal texts in a manageable and affordable edition
- Understanding of the legal foundations that transformed Spain's territorial organization
- Essential reference material for the study of legal history and Bourbon administration
- Contextualization of the decrees within the *Novísima recopilación*, facilitating their location in original sources
Technical Specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: LINKGUA
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CLASSIC TEXTS
- Collection: LAWS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2017
- Number of pages: 54
- Weight: 175 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a functional and easy-to-use edition that places fundamental historical documents within the reader's reach. Its pocket-sized format and low page count make it a practical tool for those who need to consult these texts without resorting to extensive volumes. It is especially useful as supporting material in courses on legal history or modern history, as well as for anyone interested in the roots of the Spanish territorial model.