Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-571) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: The Spanish fever -- Rival empires -- Sturdy Spain -- Sunny Spain -- Hispanism, Hispanismo, and the Hispanic Society of America -- Collectors and collecting -- "Castles in Spain made real" -- The Spanish blaze -- Conclusion: The "back-and-forth" style.
Summary:
"The Spanish Craze: America's Fascination with the Hispanic World, 1779-1939 examines the centuries-long fascination with the history, art, culture, and architecture of Spain in the United States from the Early Republic to the New Deal"-- Provided by publisher.
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