Clio and the Crown: The Politics of History in Medieval and Early Modern Spain

Richard L. Kagan's Clio and the Crown examines the political use of history in Spain from the medieval period through the early modern era. The book analyzes how Spanish monarchs utilized official historians and chronicles to legitimize their rule, promote their image, and shape public opinion. Kagan explores the evolution of official history writing in Spain, showing how it shifted from chronicles focused on national history to those emphasizing individual rulers. Finally, the text discusses the challenges faced by monarchs in controlling historical narratives and the ongoing tension between official and critical historical accounts. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Clio-Crown-Politics-History-Medieval/dp/0801892945?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=01d2422d930e6fbfa702ff3e04ea10a6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/