Spanish Society, 1400-1600

Part of a series examining Spain's passage from the Middle Ages to modernity, this book explores the changing relationships between Spanish society's haves and have-nots from 1400 to 1600. It includes portraits of major historical figures and sections on diet and health, honour and sexuality,

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The first social history of its kind in any language, this is a fascinating account of Spain’s passage from the Middle Ages to modernity. 
From the `street theatre’ of village carnivals to the violence of the Spanish Inquisition, and revealing everyday life from the court to the brothel, Spanish Society 1400 - 1600 explores the changing relationships between society’s haves and have-nots.
With pen portraits of major historical figures such as St Teresa and Torquemada, and including sections on diet and health, honour and sexuality, Ruiz paints a vivid picture of a passionate history.