Royal favouritism and the governing elite of the Spanish monarchy, 1640-1665 Malcolm, Alistair creator author. text bibliography Electronic books. History enk 2017 2017 First edition. monographic eng remote 1 online resource (xiii, 305 pages) : illustrations A chronological and thematic analysis of the Spanish government during the mid-seventeenth century, focussing on Philip IV's bestowal of favour on his favourite, don Luis Mendez de Haro. Alistair Malcolm shows the insecurity of Haro's position as he sought to justify his regime by managing a prestigious and expensive foreign policy. Machine generated contents note: I. Problem Of The Valido -- 1. Kingship, and the Perfect Courtier -- Desire For Personal Rule -- Courtier and Intercessor -- Conclusion: Some Advice for Don Baltasar Carlos -- 2. Royal Family and Its Entourage -- Access and Protocol -- Life Beyond the Alcazar -- Friends of the Valielo near the King and Queen -- Acting Gentlemen of the Chamber -- Conclusion: Court and Government -- 3. Personal Rule, 1643 -- 8 -- Apprenticeship -- Godly Rule -- Removal of Rivals -- Conclusion: Inheritance -- II. Ministerial Elite -- 4. Government and Society after Olivares -- Bending the Rules -- Relationships across Corporate Divides -- Tax and Finance in Castile -- Conclusion: An Integrated Monarchy -- 5. Ins and Outs: The Appointment and Employment of Ministers -- Rotation of Command -- Public Service and Private Wealth -- Conclusion: Exile and Homecoming -- 6. `Other People' and `Different Ministers': A Factionless Era? -- Clientage at One Remove -- Inner Circle -- Network of Families -- Conclusion: The Practicalities of Government -- III. War And Peace In Europe -- 7. Sustaining the Conflict, 1648 -- 57 -- Priorities in Foreign Policy -- Failure to Make Peace, 1648 -- 50 -- Divisions between Madrid and Brussels, 1650 -- 6 -- Austrian Solution? -- Conclusion: Vienna, 1657 -- 8. Crisis and Revival, 1657 -- 9 -- Frankfurt -- Road to Elvas -- Don Antonio Pimentel de Prado -- Birds Coming Home to Roost -- Disobedience Abroad. Alistair Malcolm. Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-284) and index. e-sp--- Méndez de Haro, Luis 1598-1661 IV, King of Spain Philip 1605-1665 Méndez de Haro, Luis 1598-1661 IV, King of Spain Philip 1605-1665 Spain Politics and government 1621-1665 Spain History Philip IV, 1621-1665 Espagne Politique et gouvernement 1621-1665 Espagne Histoire 1621-1665 (Philippe IV) Politics and government Spain Favorit Herrschaft Monarchie Politik 1621-1665 fast DP185 .M35 2017 320.94609/032 Royal favouritism and the governing elite of the Spanish monarchy, 1640-1665 Malcolm, Alistair. First edition (DLC) 2016943471 (OCoLC)970601944 Oxford historical monographs 9780191834158 0191834157 9780198791904 0198791909 00315225 http://proxy.library.tamu.edu/login?url=https://academic.oup.com/book/1521 YDX 160905 20260319162529.6 in00005713536 eng