Isabel I - History Lab

Revenues of the Holy Brotherhood between 1478 and 1498

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:29:48 +0000

Shortly after the accession of Ferdinand and Isabella to the Castilian throne in 1474, a process of restructuring and reform of the institutional structures of the State began, especially those dedicated to taxation and tax practice in order to cope with the new expenses that the crown would have to bear. The Royal Treasury had to face these circumstances by creating and establishing the “extraordinary” revenue as an additional tax category.
The establishment of the General Brotherhood in 1476 was justified as a means of restoring peace throughout the kingdom, but the intention of creating an army under the direct authority of the throne without putting too much strain on the weak Royal Treasury, which was in the process of reconstruction, could not be concealed for long.
This movement was prompted by the need for large sums of money in a short space of time, as a result of pressing needs such as the war in Granada at the end of the 15th century or the wars in Naples between 1494 and 1504. Revenues, therefore, were calculated in accordance with expected expenditure and not the other way round, denying the redistributive nature of the taxation practice that has presided over most tax systems.
The key to understanding the extraordinary revenues of the crown were the loans, understood at this time as the issuing of a small debt in exchange for financing. Since it was not considered as just another tax on the population, all subjects were eligible to pay loans without being limited by the directives of the General Brotherhood.

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Ferdinand II of Aragon and V of Castile

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:28:11 +0000

Website of the electronic Biographical Dictionary (DB-e) of the Royal Academy of History where you can consult extensive information on Ferdinand II of Aragon and V of Castile, known as “The Catholic”, and his time, bibliography, images and links of interest. Address: Luis Suárez Fernández

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The monarchy of the Catholic Monarchs. Memory of Spain

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:59 +0000

Episode 10 of the documentary series “Memories of Spain”. The descriptor that appears on the rtve a la carte website includes the following summary: Los Reyes Católicos (The Catholic Monarchs). With the arrival of the Catholic Monarchs, a new historical era appears, characterised by order, social peace, respect for the laws and the greatness of the monarchy as opposed to the chaos of previous reigns. They also advocated religious uniformity, and art and culture made great progress. America was discovered. Ferdinand the Catholic continues to expand into the Mediterranean. Interspersed throughout the chapter are images from the TVE series Requiem por Granada directed by Vicente Escrivà and the film La Celestina by director Gerardo Vera. It is advised by Ricardo García Cárcel and lasts 50:30 minutes

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The birth of the modern state

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:54 +0000

Kairos is an educational project of the National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training of the Ministry of Education, directed by Dr. Antonio Rodríguez de las Heras. Along with methodological contributions aimed at reinforcing the teaching of history, it contains proposals for the development of History content taught in Secondary Education and Baccalaureate. This resource refers to the unit “The Birth of the Modern State” for Secondary Education (2006) in which the following contents are developed: Economic and social changes. Early capitalism. Authoritarian monarchies. The Catholic Monarchs: the foundations of the modern state. Foreign policy. The role of the Iberian peoples in European expansion. The Canary Islands. The Discovery of America.

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Ferdinand VII, a bad reign of a lousy king

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:35 +0000

Radio documentary on Ferdinand VII and his reign. Described in his time as “The Desired One” by a people who saw him as a victim of Godoy, first, and Napoleon, later, he is considered one of the worst kings in the history of Spain. Born in 1784, he was the son of Charles IV and Maria Luisa of Parma. A conspirator against his father, Napoleon took advantage of the weakness and division of the royal family to force the abdication of the crown and hand it over to his brother Joseph. Exiled in France during the War of Independence, he returned to Spain in 1814. As absolute monarch he annulled the Constitution of Cadiz and persecuted the liberals. After Riego’s uprising, he had no choice but to swear the Constitution in 1820 during the so-called Liberal Triennium. Three years later the absolute monarchy was imposed once again, ushering in the Ominous Decade until his death in 1833. In the absence of a son, he repealed the Salic Law so that his daughter, the Infanta Isabella, could accede to the throne. With the Pragmatic Sanction, the Carlists, supporters of the Infante Carlos María Isidro, saw their hopes of succession collapse, provoking a civil war that would continue throughout the 19th century. Modesta Cruz’s documentary features contributions by Emilio La Parra and Juan Francisco Fuentes, as well as Miguel Artola Gallego, a former Prince of Asturias Award winner.

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Elizabeth: The Golden Age

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:23 +0000

Oscar-winning film and sequel to the film Elizabeth. It is based on the events of the reign of Elizabeth I of England, paying particular attention to her relations with Philip II, the king of the Spanish Monarchy. It also deals with the Queen’s marriage and presents a picture of the Elizabethan court. Other passages appear in the film, such as the execution of Mary Stuart or the intervention against the Great Armada, the so-called Invincible Armada.

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Isabel

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:23 +0000

TV series inspired by the life of Queen Isabella I of Castile, broadcast on La 1 TVE between 2012 and 2014. It had 3 seasons and 39 episodes. The series covers the events of Isabella from the time of the reign of Henry IV the Impotent until her death. Although it indulges in historical license, it is a product of enormous quality, which has been broadcast in more than 80 countries. Of particular interest is the series’ treatment of the figure of the Infanta Juana.

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Reign

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:23 +0000

American series, which shows the life of Mary Stuart in France, from her courtship with Prince Francis, from an adolescent and very sweetened perspective (in the style of the series Sex and the City or Gossip Girl). It consists of 4 seasons and 78 episodes. The historical reconstruction and the script have many licences and errors. It can be a good example for a critical exercise in historical rigour. The best thing about the series is undoubtedly the character of Catherine de Medici. And the worst, the portrayal of the Infante Don Carlos, Philip II’s first-born son.

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