Church and state in Spanish Italy: rituals and legitimacy in the kingdom of Naples

"In this study Céline Dauverd analyses the link between early modern imperialism and religion via the principle of "good government". She charts how the Spanish viceroys of southern Italy aimed to secure a new political order through their participation in religious processions, allia...

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Main Author: Dauverd, Céline 1971- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge New York Port Melbourne New Delhi Cambridge University Press [2020]
In:Year: 2020
Reviews:[Rezension von: Dauverd, Céline, 1971-, Church and state in Spanish Italy] (2020) (Scott, Spencer)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Kingdom / Ritual / Legitimacy
B History 1442-1713
Further subjects:B Church and state (Italy) (Naples (Kingdom))
B Viceroys (Italy) (Naples)
B Naples (Kingdom) History Spanish rule, 1442-1707
B Naples (Kingdom) Politics and government 16th century
B Rites and ceremonies (Italy) (Naples (Kingdom))
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:"In this study Céline Dauverd analyses the link between early modern imperialism and religion via the principle of "good government". She charts how the Spanish viceroys of southern Italy aimed to secure a new political order through their participation in religious processions, alliance-building with minority groups, and involvement in local charities. The viceroys' good government included diplomacy, compromise, and pragmatism, as well as a high degree of Christian ethics and morality, made manifest in their rapport with rituals. Spanish viceroys were not so much idealistic social reformers as they were legal pragmatists, committed to a political vision that ensured the longevity of the Spanish empire. The viceroys resolved the tension between Christian ideals and Spanish imperialism by building religious ties with the local community. Bringing a new approach to Euro-Mediterranean history, Dauverd shows how the viceroys secured a new political order, and re-evaluates Spain's contributions to the early modern European world"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1108489850