{"product_id":"the-triumph-of-an-accursed-lineage-kingship-in-castile-from-alfonso-x-to-alfonso-xi-12521350-9780367512309","title":"The Triumph of an Accursed Lineage: Kingship in Castile from Alfonso X to Alfonso XI (1252-1350)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Triumph of an Accursed Lineage examines kingship in Castile between 1252 and 1350, focusing on Alfonso XI's reign. It explores how the monarchy constructed and represented power, the role of queens and the royal family, and the interpersonal relationships between kings and nobility. Alfonso XI, a member of an accursed lineage, ended internal turmoil and became a successful king. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 230 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Triumph of an Accursed Lineage delves into the intricate tapestry of kingship in Castile during the captivating era between 1252 and 1350, with a special emphasis on the pivotal reign of Alfonso XI (r. 1312–1350). This century marked a profound transformation in the manner in which the Castilian monarchy articulated and showcased its power. The concepts and motifs employed to exalt royal authority, the territorial conceptualization of the kingdom, the pivotal role played by queens and the royal family, as well as the intricate interplay between kings and the nobility, all played crucial roles in this intricate process. Ultimately, this book explores the remarkable journey of Alfonso XI, a member of an oft-cursed lineage who ascended to the throne at a tender age, and how he successfully navigated the internal strife that had plagued Castile since the 1270s, emerging as a shining exemplar of successful kingship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating work will captivate scholars and students of medieval Spain, as well as those with a deep interest in the history of kingship. The rich narrative and detailed analysis offer a profound insight into the complex dynamics of power, governance, and societal dynamics during this pivotal period in Spanish history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 460g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367512309\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fernando Arias Guillen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44105079128314,"sku":"9780367512309","price":44.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1659756704283_book.jpg?v=1659986153","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-triumph-of-an-accursed-lineage-kingship-in-castile-from-alfonso-x-to-alfonso-xi-12521350-9780367512309","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}