Description
STATUTE OF BAYONNE
Book Summary
This work offers the full text of the Statute of Bayonne, the first granted charter in Spanish constitutional history. Promulgated in 1808 by Joseph Bonaparte, this document laid the foundations of the modern representative system in Spain, breaking with monarchical absolutism. In these pages, the reader will find a key legislative testimony for understanding the transition from the Old Regime to a constitutional State, analyzing its provisions regarding the Senate, the Council of State, and the succession of the Crown.
What is it about?
The Statute of Bayonne, also known as the Constitution of Bayonne, was promulgated on July 7, 1808, in the French city of Bayonne by Joseph Bonaparte, acting as King of Spain. This legal text was inspired by the Bonapartist constitutional model and represents a milestone in Spanish legal history. The work compiles legislation on key institutions such as the Senate, the Council of State, and the Regency, in addition to regulating the succession of the Crown and establishing the principle of the regulation of individual rights and a control system. The document introduces a new political regime that was revolutionary for its time, which followed the abdication of Ferdinand VII. The formula of the pact "that unites our peoples with Us and Us with our peoples" marked the end of the absolute monarchy based on divine right, establishing the modern representative system founded on the alliance between the nation and the throne.
Main themes
- Transition from absolutism to constitutionalism in Spain.
- Bonapartist constitutional state model and its influence on Spanish legislation.
- Structure and functions of the Senate, the Council of State, and the Regency.
- Regulation of the succession of the Crown and individual rights.
- Pact of union between the nation and the throne as the basis of the representative system.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of law, history, and political science, as well as readers interested in the origins of Spanish constitutionalism and the evolution of political institutions during the Napoleonic period.
What this book offers
- Direct access to the original text of one of the first Spanish constitutions.
- Understanding of the legal foundations that began the transition towards the modern State.
- Analysis of the political institutions designed under the Bonapartist model.
- Historical context regarding the abdication of Ferdinand VII and the change of regime.
- Essential documentation for comparative studies of European constitutional law.
Technical details
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: LINKGUA
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CLASSIC TEXTS
- Collection: LAWS
- Publication date: December 2017
- Number of pages: 68
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial review
This is a concise and functional edition of a fundamental legal text for understanding the beginnings of constitutionalism in Spain. Its brevity (68 pages) makes it a practical tool for students and researchers who need to access the original document without extensive commentary. The work is especially valuable for those seeking to understand the impact of the Bonapartist model on Spanish legislation and the foundations of the representative system that replaced monarchical absolutism.