Beschreibung:
The Triumph of an Accursed Lineage analyses kingship in Castile between 1252 and 1350, with a particular focus on the pivotal reign of Alfonso XI (r. 1312-1350). It will appeal to scholars and students of medieval Spain, as well as those interested in the history of kingship.
Introduction 1. The Representation of Kingship in Castile (1252-1350): Sacred Monarchy, the Ethos of the Reconquista, and the Legitimacy Troubles of an Accursed Lineage 2. A Kingdom Comprising Several Realms 3. Royal Itineration and Kingship in Castile (1252-1350): The Kingdom's Capitals and the Absence of a Dynastic Mausoleum 4. A Plural Monarchy (I): Queenship and Royal Power in Castile 5. A Plural Monarchy (II): Defining the Royal Family in Castile 6. Nobles and Kingship (I): The 'Conflictive Cooperation' between the Ricoshombres and the King in Castile 7. Nobles and Kingship (II): The Representation of the Castilian Nobility in the Privilegios Rodados Conclusion