Conversos, Power and the Intermediate Groups in Golden Age Spain, Paperback

Recent studies reveal significant social mobility in 16th-17th century Spain, challenging previous beliefs. This book explores the rise of a powerful intermediate class, the mesocracy, including Jewish converts, who advanced through long-term family strategies and professional roles, contributing to Spain's economic power.

• Publisher: Archaeopress
• Illustration(s): 14 figures, 15 tables, 1 map (limited colour)
• Number of pages: 216
• Publication date: 2025
• Dimensions: 174 x 245 x 13
• Cover type: Paperback / softback
• Editor(s): Luis (Professor of Early Modern History, University of Cordoba) Salas Almela