Forging collective memory: Las Navas and Bouvines
Ana Rodríguez
The importance of historical events is measured by the time they endure in memory those who experienced them directly, or transmitted received that as part an inheritance. These are not insignificant neutral matters; a central pillar construction medieval social and cultural identities was formation collective memory. Using this premise starting point, brief essay highlights two aspects allow general discussion battle Las Navas 1212. first affects modes transmission single quickly become crucial moments historiography. second, taking Battle Bouvines 1214 point comparison, focuses on its articulation broader context unique various interpretations may result from their polysemy.
Journal of Medieval Iberian Studies