Metaphors of Spain : representations of Spanish national identity in the twentieth century / edited by Javier Moreno- Luzón and Xosé M. Núñez Seixas.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Moreno Luzón, Javier, editor.

Núñez Seixas, Xosé M. (Xosé Manoel), 1966- editor.

Universitat Jaume I.

Series:

Studies in Latin American and Spanish history ; Volume 1.

Studies in Latin American and Spanish History ; Volume 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nationalism--Spain--History--20th century.

Nationalism.

Regionalism--Spain--History--20th century.

Regionalism.

Spain--Politics and government--20th century.

Spain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 pages).

Place of Publication:

New York ; Oxford, [England] : Berghahn Books, 2017.

Summary:

"The history of twentieth-century Spanish nationalism is a complex one, placing a set of famously distinctive regional identities against a backdrop of religious conflict, separatist violence, and the autocratic rule of Francisco Franco. And despite the undeniably political character of that story, cultural history can also provide essential insights into the subject. Metaphors of Spain brings together leading historians to examine Spanish nationalism through its diverse and complementary cultural artifacts, from 'formal' representations such as the flag to music, bullfighting, and other more diffuse examples. Together they describe not a Spanish national 'essence,' but a nationalism that is constantly evolving and accommodates multiple interpretations"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: The Nation and its Metaphors / Javier Moreno Luzon and Xose M. Nunez Seixas

History and National Myth / Jose Alvarez Junco

The Flag and the Anthem : the Disputed Official Symbols of Spain / Javier Moreno Luzon and Xose M. Nunez Seixas

The Republic, or Spain Freed from Itself / Angel Duarte

"The King of all Spaniards?" : Monarchy and Nation / Javier Moreno Luzon

Gender and the Spanish Nation / Inmaculada Blasco Herranz

Religion : the Idea of Catholic Spain / Mary Vincent

The Language(s) of the Spanish Nation / Jose M. Nunez Seixas

The Americas and the Celebration of 12 October / Marcela Garcia Sebastiani and David Marcilhacy

Bullfights as a National Festivity / Rafael Nunez Florencio

Sports and the Spanish Nation / Alejandro Quiroga

Music and Spanish Nationalism / Sandie Holguin

A More Spanish Spain : The Influence of Tourism on the National Image / Eric Storm.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-80758-611-1