Background
Elliott, John Huxtable was born on June 23, 1930 in Reading, Berkshire, England. Son of Thomas Charles and Janet Mary (Payne) Elliott.
(Since its first publication, J. H. Elliott's classic chro...)
Since its first publication, J. H. Elliott's classic chronicle has become established as the most comprehensive, balanced, and accessible account of the dramatic rise and fall of imperial Spain. Now with a new preface by the author, this brilliant study unveils how a barren, impoverished, and isolated country became the greatest power on earth—and just as quickly fell into decline. At its greatest Spain was a master of Europe: its government was respected, its armies were feared, and its conquistadores carved out a vast empire. Yet this splendid power was rapidly to lose its impetus and creative dynamism. How did this happen in such a short space of time? Taking in rebellions, religious conflict and financial disaster, Elliott's masterly social and economic analysis studies the various factors that precipitated the end of an empire.
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(The revolution of Catalonia in 1640 was a signal event in...)
The revolution of Catalonia in 1640 was a signal event in seventeenth-century Europe. Its causes and antecedents - essential for an understanding of the revolution itelf - form the basis of Professor Elliott's study of the Spanish monarchy at this time. They throw remarkable light on the whole question of the decline of Spain in the seventeenth century from its position of pre-eminence in Europe. From the fierce suppression of Catalan bandits by their Castilian overlords during the second decade of the century, Professor Elliott traces the gradual deterioration of relations between the principality of Catalonia and the government in Madrid. He shows how Olivares, the favourite and chief minister of Philip IV, attempted to use Catalan resources to fight Spain's foreign wars, and how the growing tension led ultimately to a revolution, which he suggests played a crucial part in Spain's decline. Professor Elliott's story is almost entirely based on previously unknown documents found in the Spanish national and local archives. These sources enabled him to write the first full-scale treatment of Olivares and his policies. While exciting as a story in its own right, it also stands as a case-history of the perennial struggle between regional liberties and the claims of central governments.
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(Europe Divided is a fascinating and wide-ranging introduc...)
Europe Divided is a fascinating and wide-ranging introduction to a complex age of movement and conflict. Professor Elliott's strong narrative takes account of political, economic and social developments and provides vivid portraits of the leading personalities of the era.The book examines the hard lines of division in late sixteenth-century Europe: between a Protestant North and a Catholic South: between the rich, expanding economy of the West and the harsh poverty of the agrarian East. It was the period that saw the birth of the Dutch Republic: the defeat of the Spanish Armada: the western repulse of the Ottoman Empire: the revival of the papacy and an authoritarian Calvinism. It was also an era of strong political personalities, of Philip II and a powerful Habsburg Spain, of Queen Elizabeth and Catherine de Medici, of Henry IV and Montaigne.Throughout the text, Professor Elliott has been concerned to reveal the complex interaction of events in different parts of the continent, rather than examining regions in isolation. The book therefore conveys the feeling of contemporaries of the era - that they were involved in a great European drama.
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(Cardinal Richelieu is one of the best known and most stud...)
Cardinal Richelieu is one of the best known and most studied statesmen in European history; his Spanish contemporary and rival, the Count-Duke of Olivares, one of the least known. The contrasting historical fortunes of the two men reflect the outcome of the great struggle in seventeenth-century Europe between France and Spain: the triumph of France assured the fame of Richelieu, while Spain's failure condemned Olivares to historical neglect. This fascinating book by the distinguished historian J. H. Elliott argues that contemporaries, for whom Olivares was at least as important as Richelieu, shared none of posterity's certainty about the inevitability of that outcome. His absorbing comparative portrait of the two men, as personalities and as statesmen, through their policies and their mutual struggle, offers unique insights into seventeenth-century Europe and the nature of power and statesmanship.
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(Crítica. Barcelona. 1984. 20 cm. 249 p., 6 p. de lám. Enc...)
Crítica. Barcelona. 1984. 20 cm. 249 p., 6 p. de lám. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Colección 'Historia', 31. Elliott, J. H. 1930-. Richelieu and Olivares. Traducción castellana de Rafael Sánchez Mantero. Bibliografía: p. [227]-238. Richelieu, Armand Jean Du Plessis,. 1585-1642. Olivares, Gaspar de Guzmán,. Conde-Duque de. Francia. Historia. 1610-1643 (Luis XIII). España. Historia. 1621-1665 (Felipe IV) .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. Cubierta deslucida. Firma del anterior propietario. ISBN: 84-7423-241-4
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(Don Gaspar de Guzman, Count-Duke of Olivares (1587-1645) ...)
Don Gaspar de Guzman, Count-Duke of Olivares (1587-1645) was the principal minister and favourite of Philip IV of Spain, and for two decades he guided the destiny of the country that was still the greatest power in the world. In this masterly biography, foreign, domestic and personal concerns are skilfully woven together into a sustained narrative on the grand scale and it has come to be seen as a landmark in the study of a man and an age. J. H. Elliott is Regius Professor of Modern History at the University of Oxford. His books include 'Imperial Spain, 1469-1716', 'Spain and its World', 'Empires of the Atlantic World', and 'History in the Making'.
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(Traces the life of King Philip IV's principal minister, d...)
Traces the life of King Philip IV's principal minister, describes the Count-Duke's efforts to stop Spain's decline, and looks at seventeenth century European politics
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(In these essays the pre-eminent historian of early modern...)
In these essays the pre-eminent historian of early modern Spain and its world looks at the character of the Spanish Habsburg court; the ties between sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Spain, the rest of Europe, and the New World; and the decline of Spanish world power. 'Professor Elliott is our most distinguished historian of the imperial age of Spain, and in 'Spain and Its World' he has collected twelve essays which illustrate several of the great and continuing problems of that history ... These are wonderful essays, erudite and yet lucid, wide-ranging but full of fascinating detail, by a master of the subject. They are beautifully written and a delight to read.' Hugh Trevor-Roper, The Sunday Telegraph 'An elegantly designed work prefaced by a personal memoir of his journey through Spanish history ... For anyone interested in the history of empire, of Europe and of Spain, here is a book to keep within reach, to read, to study and to enjoy.' John Lynch, 'Times Literary Supplement' 'Elliott's contribution to our knowledge of the history of Imperial Spain is immense ... The author combines solid historical research with a smooth narrative style to produce elegant essays which inform, stimulate, and frequently entertain the reader.' 'Virginia Quarterly Review' J. H. Elliott was Regius Professor of Modern History in the University of Oxford. He is the author of 'The Count-Duke of Olivares', 'A Palace for a King' (with Jonathan Brown) and 'Empires of the Atlantic World'.
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(The Buen Retiro, a royal retreat and pleasure palace, was...)
The Buen Retiro, a royal retreat and pleasure palace, was built for Philip IV on the outskirts of Madrid in the 1630s. With its superb display of paintings by Vel zquez and other contemporary artists, the palace became a showcase for the art and culture of Spain's Golden Age. "A Palace for a King", first published in 1980, provides a pioneering total history of the construction, decoration, and uses of a major royal palace, emphasising the relationship of art and politics at a critical moment in European history. In this extensively revised edition, the authors review the scholarship produced on different aspects of the history of the palace and its decoration since the 1970s. A number of new, unpublished illustrations have been added, and many of the plates are now reproduced in colour. The publication of this edition gains added importance from the fact that plans for the expansion of the Prado Museum include the restoration of the Hall of Realms to approximate its original appearance, as reconstructed in this volume.
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(A fascinating account of Spain's moment of glory as a wor...)
A fascinating account of Spain's moment of glory as a world power--from its rise under Ferdinand and Isabella to the reign of the Bourbon King, Philip V. Photo section, index, 406 pages, paperback by Mentor Books, 1963.
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(The impact of Europe on a newly-discovered world of Ameri...)
The impact of Europe on a newly-discovered world of America has long been a subject of historical fascination. Yet the impact of that discovery and conquest for the European conquering powers has traditionally received less attention. In this pioneering 1992 book J. H. Elliott set out to show how traditional European assumptions about geography, theology, history and the nature of man were challenged by the encounter with new lands and people; trading relationships around the world were affected by an influx of gold and silver imports from America; while politically, the sources of power were no longer confined to European territory. The 500th anniversary of Columbus's discovery prompted renewed enquiry into the relationship of the Old World and the New; John Elliott's fascinating and now classic account is here reissued with a new foreword addressing the significance of the book's insights for a new generation of readers.
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(Book by Thomas J. McCormick, W. Averell Hariiman, Elie Ab...)
Book by Thomas J. McCormick, W. Averell Hariiman, Elie Abel, Radomir Luza, John Gaddis, Geir Lundestad, Michael Hogan, Alan S. Milward, Lutz Niethammer
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(The Buen Retiro, a royal retreat and pleasure palace, was...)
The Buen Retiro, a royal retreat and pleasure palace, was built for Philip IV on the outskirts of Madrid in the 1630s. With its superb display of paintings by Vel zquez and other contemporary artists, the palace became a showcase for the art and culture of Spain's Golden Age. "A Palace for a King", first published in 1980, provides a pioneering total history of the construction, decoration, and uses of a major royal palace, emphasising the relationship of art and politics at a critical moment in European history. In this extensively revised edition, the authors review the scholarship produced on different aspects of the history of the palace and its decoration since the 1970s. A number of new, unpublished illustrations have been added, and many of the plates are now reproduced in colour. The publication of this edition gains added importance from the fact that plans for the expansion of the Prado Museum include the restoration of the Hall of Realms to approximate its original appearance, as reconstructed in this volume.
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(Racism in the modern nation state is based on a Continent...)
Racism in the modern nation state is based on a Continental and an American model. In the Continental model, the racist differentiates the raced individual by religion. Because this raced individual is indistinguishable from the racist, a narrative is written to see that individual. In turn, in the American model the racist differentiates the raced individual based on skin color. Because the sign of difference is obvious, no story is written to justify racist thinking. By 1550, both models form part of imperial thinking in the Iberian world system. "An Eye on Race: Perspectives from Theater in Imperial Spain" describes these models at work in imperial Spanish theater. The study reveals how the display of blood in drama serves the Continental model and how the display of skin color serves the American model. It also elucidates how Miguel de Cervantes celebrates a subaltern aesthetic as he discards both racial paradigms. John Beusterien is Associate Professor of Spanish at Texas Tech University.
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(This occasional paper records the exhibition of the same ...)
This occasional paper records the exhibition of the same name held at the British Museum from November 1995 to January 1996. The publication concentrates on the three best-known buildings of the palace: the Painted Chamber, St. Stephen's Chapel and the Great Hall. Includes photographs, drawings and plans.
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Elliott, John Huxtable was born on June 23, 1930 in Reading, Berkshire, England. Son of Thomas Charles and Janet Mary (Payne) Elliott.
Master of Arts, Cambridge University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge University, 1955. Doctor of Letters (honorary), University Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, 1983.
Doctor of Letters (honorary), University Genoa, Italy, 1992. Doctor of Letters, University Portsmouth, England, 1993. Doctor of Letters, University Barcelona, 1994.
Doctor of Letters, University Warwick, 1995. Doctor of Letters, Brown University, 1996. Doctor of Letters, University Valencia, 1998.
Doctor of Letters, University Lleida, 1999.
Lecturer in history, Cambridge (England) University, 1957-1967; professor of history, London U., 1968-1973; professor of history, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey, 1973-1990; regius professor modern history, U. Oxford, England, 1990-1997.
(In these essays the pre-eminent historian of early modern...)
(Don Gaspar de Guzman, Count-Duke of Olivares (1587-1645) ...)
( A masterful biography of Don Gaspar de Guzmán, Count Du...)
(Cardinal Richelieu is one of the best known and most stud...)
(Cardinal Richelieu is one of the best known and most stud...)
(Traces the life of King Philip IV's principal minister, d...)
(A fascinating account of Spain's moment of glory as a wor...)
(This occasional paper records the exhibition of the same ...)
(The Buen Retiro, a royal retreat and pleasure palace, was...)
(The Buen Retiro, a royal retreat and pleasure palace, was...)
(The Buen Retiro, a royal retreat and pleasure palace, was...)
(The impact of Europe on a newly-discovered world of Ameri...)
(Europe Divided is a fascinating and wide-ranging introduc...)
(Europe Divided is a fascinating and wide-ranging introduc...)
(The revolution of Catalonia in 1640 was a signal event in...)
(The revolution of Catalonia in 1640 was a signal event in...)
(Racism in the modern nation state is based on a Continent...)
( It used to be said that the sun never set on the empire...)
(Since its first publication, J. H. Elliott's classic chro...)
(Since its first publication, J. H. Elliott's classic chro...)
(History, Spanish Studies)
(Spanish Studies, History)
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(Crítica. Barcelona. 1984. 20 cm. 249 p., 6 p. de lám. Enc...)
Author: Imperial Spain, 1963, The Revolt of the Catalans, 1963, The Old World and the New, 1970, Europe Divided, 1973, Richelieu and Olivares, 1984, The Count-Duke of Olivares, 1986 (Wolfson prize for History 1986), Spain and its World, 1500-1700, 1989. (with Jonathan Brown) A Palace for a King, 1980.
Married Oonah Sophia Butler, March 22, 1958.