{"product_id":"the-continuity-of-feudal-power-the-caracciolo-di-brienza-in-spanish-naples-paperback-9780521893169","title":"The Continuity of Feudal Power; The Caracciolo Di Brienza in Spanish Naples (Paperback) 9780521893169","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Continuity of Feudal Power\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Caracciolo Di Brienza in Spanish Naples\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first modern, full-length study of an aristocratic family in the kingdom of Naples.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTommaso Astarita (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521893169, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 3 June 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e296 pages, 6 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm, 0.45 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe Continuity of Feudal Power is an analytic study of a family of the Neapolitan aristocracy during the early modern period, with particular focus on the time of Spanish rule (1503–1707). The Caracciolo marquis of Brienza were a branch of one of the oldest and most powerful clans in the kingdom of Naples, and they numbered among the hundred wealthiest feudal families throughout the early modern period. Professor Astarita reconstructs the family's patrimony, administration and revenues, the family's relationship with the rural communities over which it had jurisdiction, its marriage and alliance policies, and the relations between the aristocracy and the monarchical government. His emphasis is on the continuing importance of feudal traditions, institutions and values both in the definition of the aristocracy's status and in its success in ensuring the persistence of its wealth and power within the kingdom.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Note on abbreviations and measurements\u003cbr\u003e List of tables, figures and maps\u003cbr\u003e List of illustrations\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. The Caracciolo di Brienza\u003cbr\u003e 2. Structure and evolution of an aristocratic patrimony\u003cbr\u003e 3. The management of an aristocratic landed patrimony\u003cbr\u003e 4. The feudal lord and his vassals: between traditional paternalism and change\u003cbr\u003e 5. Aristocratic strategies for the preservation of family wealth\u003cbr\u003e 6. Offices, courts and taxes, the aristocracy and the Spanish rule\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e Appendix on sources\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Early modern history: c 1450\/1500 to c 1700 [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Early modern history: c 1450\/1500 to c 1700\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Early%20modern%20history:%20c%201450\/1500%20to%20c%201700%20%5BHBLH%5D%22\"\u003eHBLH\u003c\/a\u003e], European history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on European history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22European%20history%20%5BHBJD%5D%22\"\u003eHBJD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913265471768,"sku":"9780521893169","price":30.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521893169i_41e784a5-855c-484f-9a86-a534c4b681bd.jpg?v=1691358973","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-continuity-of-feudal-power-the-caracciolo-di-brienza-in-spanish-naples-paperback-9780521893169","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}