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: The Nation and Its Metaphors Chapter 1 History and National Myth Chapter 2 The Flag and the Anthem: The Disputed Official Symbols of Spain Chapter 3 The Republic, or Spain Freed from Itself Chapter 4 ‘The King of All Spaniards’? Monarchy and Nation Chapter 5 Gender and the Spanish Nation Chapter 6 Religion: The Idea of Catholic Spain Chapter 7 The Language(s) of the Spanish Nation Chapter 8 The Americas and the Celebration of 12 October Chapter 9 Bullfights as a National Festivity Chapter 10 Sports and the Spanish Nation Chapter 11 Music and Spanish Nationalism Chapter 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