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The Florentine humanists of the 15th century combined public service with their work as historians. Quevedo followed that tradition from his first works like España defendida, and the Discurso de las privanzas. In 1613 he decided to travel to Italy to serve as secretary and right hand man of the Duke of Osuna, viceroy of Naples and Sicily. These were times of an intense activity, described in Grandes anales de quince días, a work written to prove his innocence and to win over the new monarch and his ministers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The name of Fray Luis de León is not cited in the extant papers of Teresa de Jesús and Luis de León himself declares 'not having known her on Earth'. But this unequivocal statement raises questions for the reader acquainted with the permeability of his works over the distinction between the literal and the secret that he found to be the inner constitution of sacred texts. This article proposes, therefore, a rereading of Luis de León's words within the framework of his philosophy, Augustinian in origin, where they acquire the condition of signs for privileged access to one of the narratives in La perfecta casada and a reassessment of his relationship with Teresa, a relationship that can be understood, in the most proper sense, as intimate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article discusses the marine borders off the coast of Cantabria in Spain during the Habsburg dynasty from the 16th through the 17th centuries. The author comments on the maritime trade and naval control of the region and describes the importance of economic and military domination of the seas to the Spanish monarchy, particularly the Northern Atlantic Ocean. She also considers the relationship between political territories and maritime boundaries. The role of ocean territorial controls and international relations is also examined.

The discovery of a theatrical contract, dated 1617, containing reference to a work called Tan largo me lo fiáisas belonging to the comedia portfolio of Jerónimo Sánchez, provided objective evidence that was, at the time, crucial to the debate over whether Tan largo or El burlador de Sevilla was written first. An approach is now made to the problem of the authorship of Tan largo, attributed variously to Tirso de Molina and to Claramonte, using documentary evidence relating to the meaning of the term comedia nueva (‘new play’) in the specific context of theatrical contracts, and limits are established for any interpretation of the 1617 document. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Even if it is impossible to find in Suarez a systematic approach to the concept of subjective right, the Doctor Eximius held an elaborated doctrine on it. Suarez understands subjective right as a power or moral faculty of the individual that springs from his or her rational nature. His thought about this topic, specially his doctrine about the right to private property, may have exerted an extensive influence in seventeenth century England. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the academic year 1578-1579, Luis de Leon was appointed professor of moral Philosophy at the University of Salamanca. In spite of having to teach Aristotle's moral philosophy during his time in this position, we will show in this article that Luis de Leon's moral thought stems from many other sources within Ancient Philosophy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the discovery of new documents regarding the work of Spanish anatomist and scientific engraver Crisóstomo Martínez. The author describes Martínez's work in the medical field that advanced the knowledge of human anatomy during the latter half of the 17th century. He examines the attempts to obtain monetary support from the Spanish government in order to travel to Paris, France, and continue his study of medicine and science. Martínez's leadership in the intellectual movement known as novator is also explored.

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The article presents a thorough description and analysis of the themes of migration in the work of Alonso Cano, a 17th century Spanish painter and sculptor. Attention is paid specifically to his work "La joya más preciada de la corona," but "arte de la crianza" and is also discussed at length. Historical, political and economic context for Cano's artistic ventures is offered, providing information regarding Cano's artistic reflection of the cultural implications of human and animal migratory patterns within Spain specifically and Europe in general.

The article centers around a study of the gypsy ethnic groups of Spain during the reign of the House of Habsburg, from the late 15th century through the 17th century. Specific focus is given to legislation regarding the gypsy population in Spain, and the author analyzes several historical texts written by memoirists and arbitrators with the objective of exploring the public opinions of this ethnic group. Transcripts and copies of the original documents are presented throughout the article as they are analyzed.

This article studies the «first episode» of the alleged literary skirmish between Góngora and Quevedo. The scene takes place in Valladolid, where the court had settled two years before (1601) and where the poet from Cordoba arrives to take charge of a commission for its cathedral's Cabildo. The poetic production of that few-months-long stay is studied, as well, together with the reasons that Quevedo might have found to attack Góngora and the latter's counterattack, in what might be considered as one of the earliest accounts of the reception of Quevedo's works. The article also includes the critical, annotated edition of five texts, with their exegesis, while trying to respect, at all times, their ecdotical reality and the status quaestionis inferred from them, without drawing difficult-to-prove categorical conclusions. The quarrel between both geniuses does not seem inexistent, as some critics defended, but the scarcity of the data that we have at our disposal should not be forced to the extent of giving a distorted image of it. Without leaving hypothetical ground, except when facts allow us to, we analyze what we have got (the texts themselves) and advance probable possibilities of what probably happened (a raw confrontation sustained over time). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article describes a history convention held on October 14-15, 2010 in Alcala de Henares, Spain, on the topic of service required of Spanish subjects to the Habsburg Monarchy during the period in which Spain was under its control. Individual subjects explored include the Habsburgs' concept of obedience, military service as proof of fidelity to the King, and the form in which recompense was provided.

This article examines the foreign policy of Spain during the reign of Charles II in the latter half of the 17th century. The author discusses Spain's foreign economic, political, and military relationship with the Holy Roman Empire and analyzes the effects of the Thirty Years' War on these relations. He also studies the financial strain undertaken by the Spanish monarchy during this time period as a result of subsidizing the Holy Roman Empire to ensure continual military collaboration. The subsequent conflict over rightful succession to the Spanish throne is also considered.

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Departing from the data from the “Relación cronológica y ortográfica de libros publicados en Sevilla entre 1582 y 1621" –Domínguez Búrdalo, Rilce 25 (2009): 273-318–, this article analizes patronage and literary networks in Seville during Philip III's reign. In particular, we use the data to analyze the Sevillian echos of one of the biggest polemics from the seventeenth century: the controversy that arose around 1613 over the future dogma of the Inmaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Our study analyzes the essential aspects of the conflict, while relating theological disputes with another famous Golden Age controversy, that of the Leaden Books from the Sacromonte, and with the power struggle between the bishopric of Seville in the time of Archbishop Vaca de Castro and Philip III and the Duke of Lerma's court in Madrid. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the history of agriculture in the region of La Rioja, Spain from the second half of the 16th century to the 19th century. In particular, it shows how intra-regional differences in crops produced and the degree of agricultural specialization evolved in response to the demand for agricultural products, especially in light of the region's ties to North Atlantic trade routes. The article explains that agriculture in the western part of La Rioja was shaped largely by urban and international demand for wool and wine, while the capacity of traditional agriculture in the East was stretched by population pressures. It notes that areas with greater agricultural diversification fared better economically.

The article discusses developments and change in political thought and expression in the Spanish world during the second half of the 16th Century and the beginning of the 17th Century. It is the author's belief that political thinkers found new forms of expression, such as through literature and mystic and devotional texts, after a crisis in intellectual reasoning that was based at the University of Salamanca. The Spanish Inquisition and expanding royal control are indicated as primary causes of this crisis. The author references the writings of Mexican Jesuit Juan Antonio de Oviedo, Spanish priest Luís de León, and Spanish playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca.

The article discusses the history of noble art patronage in Spain during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Topics discussed include the cultural and aesthetic trends of the collectors of the time period, the connections between nobility and the intellectual activity of the country, and the increased value placed on painters and their artwork. Cultural traits of the paintings most valued are described, as well as the galleries and other areas of artistic display and the role of the Court in reviving artistic appreciation in Spanish culture. The examples of the collections and patronage of King Philip II are also described.

The article examines the power of the Dominican order of predicants in the Spanish Hapsburg court during the 17th century. Noting that attainment of a position in the court was considered the apex of an ecclesiastical career, it explains that courtly priests wielded significant power both religious and political. In this light, the article focuses on the relationships between royal confessors and royal favorites as well as how the actions of these confessors were viewed by their peers. The article mentions that 18 Dominican priests held sway over the consciences of Spanish kings Felipe III, Felipe IV, and Carlos II from 1592 to 1700, including friars Antonio de Cáceres, Antonio Sotomayor, and Pedro Álvarez de Montenegro.

The article discusses the relationship between lineage, social status, and the clergy in early modern Spain. It explains that the institution of the clergy, especially chaplaincy, was of key importance to families seeking to attain or maintain social status. For example, according to the article, families would found chaplaincies headed by their own members, whose inheritances would revert back to their families due to their required celibacy and, therefore, lack of progeny. The article mentions additional benefits accruing to these families, including inheritances for younger offspring, maintenance of patronage relationships with other branches of the family, and spiritual gains such as mass for the souls of deceased family members.

The article studies the provincial councils of Tarragona, Spain between 1564 and 1757. It explains that provincial councils, mandated by the Council of Trent in all Catholic provinces, were supposed to bring municipal and monastic representatives together periodically to discuss matters related to religious reforms, jurisdiction, and taxes. However, the councils of Tarragona were the only councils in Spain that continued to convene regularly after initial meetings in the late 1500s, according to the article. The city's unique adherence to the mandate was due to its tradition of councils preceding the Council of Trent, originating in the 11th century when the city was freed from Muslim dominance, the article states.

The article discusses the historiography of the early modern-era Catholic Church in Andalusia, Spain. Focusing on historiography emerging between 1985 and 2010, it examines issues such as the Moors and relations with civil authorities, the unique characteristics of the churches of the kingdom of Granada, and the geography of the Church polity. The article also analyzes social services provided by the Church, the Church orthodoxy (including the Inquisition and the ecclesiastical courts), and brotherhoods and popular religion. Finally, it looks at the economic structure of the clergy, the dynamics of the secular and regular clergies, and religious festivals.

The article studies the income of Catholic bishops in Catalonia, Spain from the 16th to the 19th centuries. In particular, it looks at various components of this income, calculates the deduction of fixed costs and pension contributions in order to determine disposable income, and examines how the income was invested.

The article reports on an international conference on relations between the Spanish monarchy, the papacy, and the Holy Roman Empire during the rule of the House of Austria, held in Madrid, Spain in December 2009. It notes themes addressed at the conference, including relations between Bohemia, the monarchy, and the empire, the religious policies of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II, and the marriage of Grand Duke of Tuscany Francesco I de' Medici and Italian noblewoman Bianca Cappello in 1579.

The article reports on an international conference on the incorporation of Portugal into the Spanish monarchy from 1581 to 1640, held in Lisbon, Portugal in November 2009. It notes themes discussed at the conference, including the influence of individuals on institutions involved in the incorporation, the scarcity of research on key institutions such as the Consejo de Portugal, and the monarchy's lack of a comprehensive plan for managing its territories.

El artículo analiza los libros de ordenanzas y etiquetas de la corte de los Austrias en España, los cuales contenían las normas que regulaban la vida en palacio. El autor ofrece un estudio histórico de la documentación gráfica, el cual incluye un análisis de la técnica y el formato de los dibujos arquitectónicos que contienen estos libros.

The article reviews the history of the Communities of Castile, Spain. In the process, it attempts to shed light on how the idea of the Communities was elevated to patriotic mythical status. It explains that liberal politicians at the time appropriated the 16th century Comunero uprising as a symbol of struggle against despotism, while conservatives considered it an example of the modernity of the monarchy. The article points out that, according to professor F. Martínez Gil, the uprising was not a war between two clearly defined parties, rather a general catharsis arising out of nearly two decades of confusion over how Spain was being governed and who was governing it.

The article focuses on the Spanish embargo of commerce with the Dutch United Provinces, centered in the port of Sanlucar de Barrameda during the period 1585-1641. The author considers the commercial policy of Spanish monarch Philip II and describes the commercial and military role of the Duke of Medina Sidonia in the embargoes and port closings at Sanlucar. He also discusses the commercial relations between Sanlucar and the trading cities of Seville and Castille and comments on Spanish prohibition of commerce with English and French merchants.

This article discusses the conference entitled "Evolución y estructura de la Casa de Borgoña de los Austrias Hispanos" ("Evolution and Structure of the Burgundian House of the Habsburgs of Spain"), which was held in Madrid, Spain, in November 2011. Topics that were presented include an economic analysis of the Spanish Habsburg monarchy, its international relations policies during the 16th and 17th centuries, and the integration of Portugal into Spain.

The article describes a seminar that took place from March 18-19, 2010 in London, England, entitled "Spanish/ French marriage festivals and politics, 1612-1615." The seminar examined festivals that took place in various cities to celebrate the cross-dynastic marriages of Ana of Austria with Louis XIII, King of France, and Prince Philip IV with Princess Isabel of Bourbon.

The article reports on an international seminar on oral, visual, and written culture during the Spanish Golden Age, organized by Spanish research group Grupo de Investigación Literatura Española de los Siglos de Oro (GLESOC) and held in Madrid, Spain in October 2009. The seminar featured presentations on the importance of post-mortem inventories in the history of books, the painting "Las Hilanderas" by Spanish painter Diego Velázquez, and Baroque hagiographic celebrations.