
audiobook
by Antonio Cánovas del Castillo
Nota del Transcriptor:
HISTORIA DE LA DECADENCIA DE ESPAÑA
Al Excmo. é Ilmo. Señor D. Serafín Estébanez Calderón,
EL PRIMER LIBRO HISTÓRICO
CUATRO PALABRAS Á LOS LECTORES
INTRODUCCIÓN
LIBRO PRIMERO
LIBRO SEGUNDO
LIBRO TERCERO
LIBRO CUARTO
This work offers a panoramic view of Spain’s gradual slide from the reign of Felipe III to the death of Carlos II, tracing the tangled web of politics, economics, and culture that defined the era. Written by a seasoned statesman‑historian, it blends meticulous archival research with a narrative flair that brings court intrigue, costly wars, and fiscal crises to vivid life. Listeners will discover how decisions made in royal chambers reverberated across the kingdom, shaping the fortunes of ordinary citizens and the nation’s destiny.
The author's voice is scholarly yet accessible, painting detailed portraits of figures such as the Count‑Duke of Olivares and the later monarchs while probing the deeper forces of corruption, inertia, and external pressure. Through clear, engaging prose, the book invites reflection on the lessons of a pivotal century and how its legacy still echoes in contemporary Spain. It’s an informative journey that makes a complex period feel immediate and compelling.
Language
es
Duration
~23 hours (1340K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Carlos Colón, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2014-10-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1828–1897
A central figure in 19th-century Spain, he helped restore the Bourbon monarchy and shaped the political system that followed. Alongside his long career in government, he also wrote history and political essays.
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