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La otra cara del Dios, Patria y Rey: violencia y destrucción en Valencia durante la Guerra de la Independencia.

2016

There are so many reasons why the Peninsular War (1808-1814) is one of a kind chapter of our history. The deep politicization of the city of Valencia during this conflict explains the existence of cruel and violent episodes. These ones weren’t forgotten, but of course they were properly overcome through the years by other expressions of patriotism and heroism. So, the goal of this paper is to examine and think about the artistic expression of these violent events, their functions, evolution and, in conclusion, their lives. Son diversos y pródigos los factores que contribuyen a definir la Guerra de la Independencia española (1808-1814) como uno de los episodios más únicos de nuestra historia…