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Interpreting the Portuguese War of Restoration (1641-1668) in a European Context

In: e-Journal of Portuguese History
Author:
Fernando Dores Costa Instituto de Sociologia Histórica – Universidade Nova de Lisboa fjdorescosta@sapo.pt

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Online Publication Date:
22 Aug 2005

The recent results of research into the War of Restoration (1641-1668), fought on the frontiers of the kingdom of Portugal, do more than merely annul the simplifying and anachronistic effects of the nationalist perspective, and have dimensions that can be linked to more general aspects of European History. This paper seeks to consider some of these aspects, discussing the nature of “nations”, studying the Portuguese case as a possible place for observing the reasons for the end of the hegemony of the House of Austria and, finally, analysing the use of war and fear as instruments in the social construction of the legitimacy for establishing the authority of the State.

Title:
Interpreting the Portuguese War of Restoration (1641-1668) in a European Context
Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26300/8t1z-t168
Language:
English
Pages:
1–14
Keywords:
commemoration; estates; House of Austria; House of Braganca; legitimacy; nationalism; naturalization; Proclamation; Restoration; revolt
In:
e-Journal of Portuguese History
In:
Volume 3: Issue 1
Publisher:
Brill
E-ISSN:
1645-6432
Subjects:
General, History, Global History, Economic History

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