La idea de translatio imperii en la castilla del bajo medievo

Abstract

Throughout the Middle Ages, the idea of translatio imperii had scarce presence in Castilian historiographical literature, due to the weight of the Isidorian tradition. In addition, Alfonso X showed little interest in this idea in his historical work, possibly because he considered it was too limited for the view of history he held. Nonetheless, in the 15th century it can be observed that the idea of translatio imperii is approached in detail, within the frame of curial theory and the debate on imperial monarchy, to which Alonso de Cartagena, Sánchez de Arévalo and Torquemada contributed. Finally, Nebrija will subordinate the translatio imperii to the elation of Castile’s imperial ambitions.