This compelling biography presents the true story of Manuel de Godoy, the power behind the Spanish throne during the tumultuous years of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. As Spain faced war, revolution, and social unrest, Godoy navigated the treacherous waters of politics and diplomacy, rising to become the most influential figure in the kingdom. With vivid detail and gripping narrative, Chastenet crafts a portrait of a complex and fascinating historical figure, revealing the personal and political forces that drove ...
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This compelling biography presents the true story of Manuel de Godoy, the power behind the Spanish throne during the tumultuous years of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. As Spain faced war, revolution, and social unrest, Godoy navigated the treacherous waters of politics and diplomacy, rising to become the most influential figure in the kingdom. With vivid detail and gripping narrative, Chastenet crafts a portrait of a complex and fascinating historical figure, revealing the personal and political forces that drove Spain's fate during this crucial period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Godoy: Master of Spain 1792-1808 to cart. $6.00, good condition, Sold by The Aviator's Bookshelf rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bumpass, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1953 by The Batchworth Press Ltd.
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1953, The Batchworth Press,
Hardcover
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Publisher:
The Batchworth Press,
Published:
1953
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8956071200
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Light wear to cloth covers; slight spine slant. Pages browned slightly but tight, clean, unmarked. No DJ. Previous owner's name in ink on front endpaper. Translated by J. F. Huntington; frontis portrait of Godoy; 249 pages.;
Add this copy of Godoy. Master of Spain. 1792-1808 to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by Goya Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kittery Point, ME, UNITED STATES, published 1953 by Batchworth Press.
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Near Fine. No Jacket. 8vo. (252 )Pgs. Manual de Godoy ( 1767-1851) was virtual dictator of Spain under Carlos IV--a great favorite of Maria Luisa--and a patron of Goya, having him paint four large" tondos" on canvas for the palace he used as Prime Minister. The paintings--extolling Commerce, Agriculture, Science (lost) and Industry--represent Godoy's interest in modernizing Spain's economy. A still bright copy, seemingly always protected by a heavyweight plastic wrap; slight foxing to endpapers.
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Good. Signed Copy Collectible-Good. Acceptable dust jacket. Inscribed by translator on front endpage. Writing inside. (history, spain, politics, biography)
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Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. (history, spain, biography) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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