Sheep Herding, Pastoral Discourse, and Ethnicity in Early Modern Spain
The book explores the social and ethnocentric dimensions of a specific genre, examining its connections to race, animal husbandry, and nation-building in early modern Spain. Irigoyen-García presents innovative perspectives that highlight how these factors influenced cultural narratives and societal structures during that period.
Clothing, Social Distinction and Ethnicity in Early Modern Iberia
Exploring the significance of Moorish clothing, Javier Irigoyen-Garcia examines its impact on early modern Iberian society through diverse sources. The book delves into the cultural and social implications of these garments, highlighting their relevance and influence during that period.
Drawing on sixteenth- and seventeenth-century religious, political, and literary texts, including the works of Cervantes, Dystopias of Infamy reconsiders how insults and infamy were imagined as potential sites of resistance to subjectification in early modern Spain.