The Germanies (revolts of the Brotherhoods) in the kingdoms of Valencia and Mallorca

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Crisis of the late Middle Ages, early modern period, revolts of the 1520s, Revolt of the Brotherhoods (revolta de la Germania), Kingdom of Valencia, Kingdom of Mallorca, Spanish monarchy, Charles I

Abstract

This article offers a comparative analysis of the brotherhoods (germanies1) and their respective revolts (also called Germanies) in Valencia and Mallorca from the historical, historiographic and memorialist vantage points. The most salient aspects of both movements within the historical context of the early 1520s are highlighted.

Published

2024-11-08