by Ricardo García Cárcel · Ediciones Cátedra · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788437637297
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In 'The Demon of the South: The Black Legend of Philip II', Ricardo García Cárcel reconsiders the concept of the Black Legend, focusing on the negative critical image of King Philip II. The author analyzes the stigmas that have determined the sinister image of the king, such as his condition as a dark, despotic, and fanatical king, as well as the attribution of parricide for the death of his son. The pamphlet literature issued from various European countries and from Spain itself is explored, offering a rigorous political and media analysis of the king, differentiating reality and representation.
