The revolution of the Count-Duke of Olivares that put an end to vice (and fun) in Spain

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2023-04-28 01:25:16

In the new book ‘Olivares: reform and revolution in Spain (1622-1643)’, edited by Arzalia, Manuel Rivero Rodríguez explains the enormous significance of the moral reforms that put an end to the Golden Age

Equestrian portrait of the Count-Duke of Olivares. ABC

Cesar Cervera

28/04/2023

Updated at 03:04h.

Tradition has it that as Prince Felipe IV he was conceited, unpleasant, capricious and surrounded himself with clappers who laughed at his rudeness as if he were the most brilliant comedian on the planet. Gaspar de Guzman y Pimentelthe gentleman of the prince’s chamber, …

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