by John Elliott · Mondadori · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788439702481
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«El conde-duque de Olivares» is the historical biography by John Elliott, published by Mondadori in paperback (924 pages, in Spanish).
Biography of Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares, analyzing his role as favorite of Philip IV and his management of Spanish politics for over two decades, as the Spanish empire began its decline. John Elliott combines the portrait of the figure with an analysis of his era to explain the Hispanic seventeenth century.
Part of the Mitos Bolsillo collection. Translation by Teófilo de Lozoya, revised by Antonio Feros and the author. The English original is The Count-Duke of Olivares: The Statesman in an Age of Decline.
For readers interested in the history of Spain, the reign of Philip IV and classic political biographies.
