The Felon KingFerdinand VII in British Print Culture (1814–1833)

  1. Sara Medina Calzada 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Valladolid
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    Universidad de Valladolid

    Valladolid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/01fvbaw18

Revista:
Bulletin of Spanish Studies

ISSN: 1475-3820,  1478-3428

Año de publicación: 2019

Volumen: 96

Número: 6

Páginas: 951-973

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.1080/14753820.2019.1633797 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Otras publicaciones en: Bulletin of Spanish Studies

Resumen

This article examines the public image of King Ferdinand VII of Spain in Britain during his reign (1814–1833) by exploring his portrayal in British newspapers, caricatures, non-fiction books and literary texts, including the works published in English by Spanish liberals exiled in Britain. On the whole, the king’s efforts to restore absolutism, the re-establishment of the Inquisition, and his changeable and hypocritical behaviour were severely criticized. He was depicted as a tyrant by Tories, Whigs and Radicals alike, although there were some differences in the tone and focus of their criticism. Whereas some authors ridiculed his conduct, others tried to exculpate him by blaming his advisors, and others ruthlessly condemned his cruelty and ingratitude towards his people. None the less, all of them depicted him as an inept ruler and provided a very negative image of his reign.

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