The sacralization of the King. Ferdinand VII, New Spain's insurgency, and the King's divine right

Authors
Landavazo, MA
Citation
Ma. Landavazo, The sacralization of the King. Ferdinand VII, New Spain's insurgency, and the King's divine right, REV INDIAS, 61(221), 2001, pp. 67-90
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
History
Journal title
REVISTA DE INDIAS
ISSN journal
00348341 → ACNP
Volume
61
Issue
221
Year of publication
2001
Pages
67 - 90
Database
ISI
SICI code
0034-8341(200101/04)61:221<67:TSOTKF>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
This article analyzes what the author called the 'process of sacralization' of King Ferdinand VII's image in New Spain, and its political and ideologi cal consequences in the Mexican Independence War. The people's beliefs, val ues and attitudes towards the Monarchy were an essential part of the local political culture. These played a decisive role in the course of political and social events of the period.