{"product_id":"9788498166149","title":"The Sack of Rome","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Sack of Rome\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis play from the Spanish Golden Age recreates one of the most dramatic episodes of the 16th century: the sack of Rome by the troops of Emperor Charles V. Juan de la Cueva offers a tragic and epic vision of the conflict, exploring the tension between military discipline and the voracity of the army. The reader will find a text that combines historical rigor with dramatic depth, giving voice to both military leaders and the civilian population affected by the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is structured in four acts that narrate General Bourbon's military campaign against Rome. From the beginning, the main character struggles between his duty as a soldier and the demands of his troops, who clamor for the looting of the city. The tension intensifies with the intervention of Don Fernando Gonzaga, who represents imperial authority, while soldiers like Avendaño and Escalona provide the raw perspective of the rank and file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe death of Bourbon marks a turning point, and Philibert assumes leadership of the army, exploring the dynamics of command in times of war. The suffering of the civilian population takes center stage through characters like the Roman matrons Cornelia, Julia, and Camila, who contrast with the moments of martial exaltation. The outcome moves to Bologna, where Charles V receives the imperial crown, closing with a reflection on the cost of glory and the brutality of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between military discipline and the excessive ambition of the soldiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe devastation of war and its impact on the civilian population\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between individual duty and the demands of imperial power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoral reflection on violence, glory, and the cost of power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLeadership and command dynamics in times of armed conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in classical Spanish Golden Age theater, as well as those studying 16th-century European history. It will also be of interest to those seeking texts that combine the epic with the tragic and offer a critical look at wars and their human consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA dramatic and documented vision of one of the key episodes in European history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA representative example of Spanish Golden Age historical theater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on the morality of war and the exercise of power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCharacters that represent different perspectives of the conflict, from military leaders to civilian victims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSolemn language that combines epic exaltation with tragic introspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de la Cueva, Juan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSICAL TEXTS, PLAYS, THEATRICAL TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: THEATER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 62\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 86 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sack of Rome is a work that offers the reader a complete theatrical experience, combining historical rigor with dramatic intensity. The four-act structure allows for a gradual development of the conflict, while the diversity of characters enriches the perspective on the event. It is a recommended read for those who wish to delve into classical Spanish theater and the literary representation of 16th-century military conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405883203931,"sku":"9788498166149","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816614.jpg?v=1781834113","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498166149","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}