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The king's living image : the culture and politics of viceregal power in colonial Mexico /

Taking a fresh look at the political culture of the Spanish monarchy, this work investigates the politics of imperial rule & viceregal power in 17th century Mexico as well as the construction of the colonial state. It challenges long held perspectives on colonial Spanish America.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Cañeque, Alejandro
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York, N.Y. : Routledge, 2004.
Series:New World in the Atlantic world.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction, Rethinking the Spanish Empire in America
  • Imagining the viceroy
  • The pillars of government
  • In the service of two majesties
  • Performing power
  • The economy of favor
  • The political culture of colonialism
  • Colonial rhetoric and Indian rebellion.