Adrián J. Sáez

La política de la espada: la diplomacia en la saga del capitán Alatriste de Pérez-Reverte

Introduction

La política de la espada: la diplomacia en la saga del capitán alatriste de pérez-reverte. Explora la diplomacia y su valor político en la saga del capitán Alatriste de Pérez-Reverte. Analiza el Siglo de Oro español, el ceremonial y las intrigas de espionaje en la serie.

Abstract

La diplomacia es un elemento más del fresco del Siglo de Oro que se encuentra en la saga del capitán Alatriste de Pérez-Reverte, que se presenta in crescendo a través de los siete libros con diferencias de alcance, función y sentido: por eso, en este trabajo se exploran los ingredientes diplomáticos en la serie en relación con su valor político coetáneo (ceremonial, inmunidad, etc.) en cada caso y especialmente se analiza El puente de los asesinos como una novela de espías con mucha diplomacia.

Review

This article presents a compelling and timely exploration of diplomacy within Arturo Pérez-Reverte's renowned Captain Alatriste saga, offering a fresh interdisciplinary perspective. The title, "La política de la espada," immediately signals a nuanced examination of how formal diplomatic processes intersect with the brute realities of power and conflict in the Spanish Golden Age. By focusing on diplomacy as an evolving element "in crescendo" across the seven books, the research promises to reveal not only its presence but also its changing scope, function, and meaning within the literary fresco of the period. This approach is highly valuable, as it bridges literary analysis with historical and political insights, enriching our understanding of both the novels and the era they depict. The abstract clearly outlines a robust analytical framework, detailing the exploration of "diplomatic ingredients" in relation to their "coetaneous political value," including aspects such as ceremonial protocols and immunities. This historical grounding suggests a meticulous approach to understanding how Pérez-Reverte integrates authentic period details into his narrative. A particularly strong aspect highlighted is the dedicated analysis of *El puente de los asesinos* as a "novela de espías con mucha diplomacia." This specific case study promises to delve into the intricate relationship between espionage and diplomatic machinations, offering concrete examples of how covert operations and statecraft intertwine within the saga's dramatic events. Overall, this paper appears to be a significant contribution to both literary criticism and historical studies. It will appeal to scholars interested in Spanish literature, historical fiction, diplomatic history, and the cultural representation of power dynamics. The promise of exploring the developmental nature of diplomacy throughout the series, coupled with a detailed examination of its political value, positions this research to offer profound insights. A potential area for the full paper to expand upon, building on the excellent foundation laid by the abstract, would be to explicitly detail the theoretical or historical frameworks underpinning the analysis of "diplomatic ingredients" and "coetaneous political value," thereby further solidifying its scholarly rigor.

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