Routledge Material and Symbolic Circulation Spain England 1554-1604

This scholarly anthology examines the rich material and cultural exchanges between Spain and England during the pivotal fifty-year period from 1554 to 1604, a time of significant historical transformation and interaction between these two nations separated by the English Channel. Bringing together contributions from historians and literary critics, the volume explores the diverse modes of exchange of material goods and the circulation of symbolic systems of meaning that shaped Anglo-Spanish relations during this era. The work investigates express points of contact and conflict between the two nations, offering fresh perspectives on how goods, ideas and cultural practices moved between Spain and England. Part of the Transculturalisms, 1400-1700 series published by Routledge, this anthology bridges disciplinary boundaries to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex intertwined history of these two powers during a crucial transformative period.