Metaphors of Spain : Representations of Spanish National Identity in the Twentieth Century

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 tensions, 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. "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 1 History and National Myth 2 The Flag and the Anthem: The Disputed Offi cial Symbols of Spain 3 The Republic, or Spain Freed from Itself 4 ‘The King of All Spaniards’?: Monarchy and Nation 5 Gender and the Spanish Nation 6 Religion: The Idea of Catholic Spain 7 The Language(s) of the Spanish Nation 8 The Americas and the Celebration of 12 October 9 Bullfights as a National Festivity 10 Sports and the Spanish Nation 11 Music and Spanish Nationalism 12 A More Spanish Spain: The Influence of Tourism on the National Image Bibliography Index 00 front Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 00 intro Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 01 chap Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 02 chap Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 03 chap Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 04 chap Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 05 chap Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 06 chap Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 07 chap Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 08 chap Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 09 chap Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 10 chap Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 11 chap Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 12 chap Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 13 bib Moreno-Luzon.indd -- 14 index Moreno-Luzon.indd