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Spain (17th c. ). Reapers War (1643)
Spain. Catalonia. Guerra dels Segadors (Catalan revolt or Reapers War), 1643. Relacio molt verdadera de la victoria que ha tingut lo excelentisim se mariscal de la Mota (Mothe) contra lo exercit del rey de Castella a la horta de Lleyda prop de Vilanoua. Mariscal de la Motas victory over the troops of the king of Castile. Chronicle of this war episode that took place near Vilanova (Lleida). Published in Iaume Matevat house in Barcelona in 1643. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)
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1643 Barcelona Castile Catalan Catalonia Chronicle Contra Dels Episode Guerra Horta Lleida Mota Mothe Prop Reapers Revolt Victory Vilanova Molt Verdadera
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving depicts the pivotal moment of the Catalan Revolt, or Reapers War of 1643, in Spain. The conflict, also known as the Guerra dels Segadors, was a rebellion against the rule of King Philip IV of Spain by the people of Catalonia. The image captures the victory of Mariscal de la Mota, or Mothe, over the troops of the King of Castile near Vilanova, Lleida. The battle took place in the horta, or outskirts, of Vilanova and was a significant turning point in the war. The engraving is a chronicle of this episode, published in the house of Iaume Matevat in Barcelona in 1643. The detailed illustration shows the military forces engaged in battle, with Mariscal de la Mota, leading the Catalan troops, standing triumphantly atop a hill, surveying the defeated Castilian army below. The victory boosted the morale of the Catalans and marked a crucial step towards their eventual success in the war. The Reapers War was a significant event in the history of Catalonia and Spain, and this engraving provides a visual representation of the military strategy and tactics employed during the conflict. The intricate details of the illustration offer a glimpse into the uniforms, weapons, and military organization of the time, making it an invaluable historical document.
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