Elliott Historiography Flashcards
On the Hermandad
Agrees with Armesto. Says it was ‘The perfect medieval institution revived to meet new needs.’
On the “fresh start” for Spain in F&I’s reign. Pg13.
“Castilian society was being transformed and invigorated by the economic changes which the wool trade was bringing in its train”
On the economy of Ferdinand and Isabella. 1492 to 1500. P 45.
Describes Ferdinand and Isabella as being ‘as active in legislating for the national economy as they were in religious and administrative reform’ but also as ‘content to build upon already existing foundations’.
On the economy of Spain. P 54. 1500 to 16.
‘Economically as much as politically, Spain existed only in embryo.’
On inflation and the possible cause of failing harvests. 1500 to 16. P 55.
The government dealt with shortages by importing vast amounts of grain and setting a maximum price of grain.
