{"product_id":"9788498165470","title":"At the entry of the Prince of Wales into Madrid in March of the year 1623","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOn the Entry of the Prince of Wales into Madrid in March 1623\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poem by Antonio de Solís is a panegyric dedicated to the visit of the Prince of Wales to Madrid in 1623, a key diplomatic episode between Spain and England. The work captures the courtly atmosphere and the expectations of a marriage alliance that never materialized. The reader will find a classic text that combines poetic exaltation with the historical testimony of a failed encounter that marked the relations between both crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio de Solís's poem celebrates the arrival of the Prince of Wales (the future Charles I of England) in Madrid in March 1623. The visit aimed to negotiate a marriage with the Infanta Maria Anna, the youngest daughter of Philip III, to seal an alliance between the two powers. However, the negotiations failed due to the Spanish demand that the prince convert to Catholicism. Upon his return to England, Charles pressured his father, King James I, to declare war on Spain. The poem not only reflects the pomp of the reception but also alludes to the consequences of the trip: Charles's interest in Spanish art and the gift of Spanish breed horses, which influenced the development of the English Thoroughbred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiplomacy and dynastic alliances between Spain and England in the 17th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePoetic exaltation of the royal figure and courtly ceremonial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe failure of matrimonial negotiations as a trigger for military conflicts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural and artistic exchange between the courts of Madrid and London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the poetry of the Spanish Golden Age, students of classical literature, and enthusiasts of European history, especially those who wish to understand the diplomatic and cultural relations between Spain and England in the 17th century. It is also of interest to those who study the work of Antonio de Solís as a playwright and historian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique poetic testimony about a little-known historical episode, yet relevant to European history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn example of Spanish Baroque courtly lyric, with its elevated style and panegyrical function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the political and religious context that led to the failure of the Hispano-English alliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary vision of how art and diplomacy were intertwined in the courts of the 17th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Solís, Antonio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\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 CLASSICAL TEXTS, HISTORY OF EUROPE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e POETRY\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 May 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition from Linkgua recovers a minor but significant poem by Antonio de Solís, an author better known for his work as a playwright and historian of the conquest of Mexico. The work offers a literary perspective on a diplomatic event that, although failed, had repercussions on the European politics of the time. Its brevity (54 pages) and pocket format make it an accessible read for those looking to approach the poetry of the Golden Age from a historical angle. It is especially useful as a supplement for studies on Hispano-English relations or on the panegyrical literature of the Baroque.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406046519643,"sku":"9788498165470","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816547.jpg?v=1781834991","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498165470","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}