Lucrecia's Dreams: Politics And Prophecy In Sixteenth-Century Spain
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Author: Richard L. Kagan
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of California Press., 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Richard L. Kagan's "Lucrecia's Dreams: Politics And Prophecy In Sixteenth-Century Spain" is a compelling work of historical non-fiction that chronicles the fascinating life of Lucrecia de León, a young woman whose prophetic visions captivated and troubled the Spanish Inquisition. This scholarly text meticulously details the political and religious climate of 16th-century Spain, illustrating how Lucrecia's dreams became intertwined with the era's anxieties about heresy and the succession of the throne. Kagan presents a vivid portrait of a society grappling with spiritual fervor and institutional power, offering profound insights into the nature of belief, prophecy, and persecution during the Spanish Golden Age. The book argues for the significant, albeit often overlooked, role of individual experiences in shaping broader historical narratives.
Author: Richard L. Kagan
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of California Press., 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Richard L. Kagan's "Lucrecia's Dreams: Politics And Prophecy In Sixteenth-Century Spain" is a compelling work of historical non-fiction that chronicles the fascinating life of Lucrecia de León, a young woman whose prophetic visions captivated and troubled the Spanish Inquisition. This scholarly text meticulously details the political and religious climate of 16th-century Spain, illustrating how Lucrecia's dreams became intertwined with the era's anxieties about heresy and the succession of the throne. Kagan presents a vivid portrait of a society grappling with spiritual fervor and institutional power, offering profound insights into the nature of belief, prophecy, and persecution during the Spanish Golden Age. The book argues for the significant, albeit often overlooked, role of individual experiences in shaping broader historical narratives.