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Twelve For The Price Of One: The Constitution Of Cádiz & Guatemala, Jordana Dym
Twelve For The Price Of One: The Constitution Of Cádiz & Guatemala, Jordana Dym
Jordana Dym
On March 19, 1812, the Spanish Cortes promulgated the Political Constitution of the Spanish Monarchy, often called the Constitution of Cádiz. Two hundred years later, this document—which placed sovereignty “essentially” in the nation (not the king), granted citizenship to all Spaniards of European and American (but not African) origin, and established elected representation for Spain’s mainland and overseas territories at national, provincial and local levels—has received the royal treatment. Spain’s king marked the anniversary at a commemorative ceremony in Cádiz, and scholars interested in the independence of Spanish America are asking what impact it had in conferences from Boston to …
El Poder En La Nueva Guatemala: La Disputa Sobre Los Alcaldes De Barrio, 1761-1821, Jordana Dym
El Poder En La Nueva Guatemala: La Disputa Sobre Los Alcaldes De Barrio, 1761-1821, Jordana Dym
Jordana Dym
"La introducción de alcaldes de barrio en Nueva Guatemala, capital del reino de Guatemala, a finales del siglo XVIII, inició veinte años de pleitos entre el capitán general, la Audiencia, el Cabildo y varios inmigrantes españoles sobre la posición de esta nueva institución de seguridad pública dentro del sistema de organismos de gobierno reales y locales. ¿Dependerían los alcaldes de barrio del Cabildo, autoridad tradicional de policía, o de la Audiencia? ¿Quiénes serían aptos para el servicio, españoles "honrados", "distinguidos", o simplemente "vecinos" del barrio? ¿Qué sería igual a o menor al honor de servir en este nuevo cargo honorífico …
"Enseñanza En Los Jeroglíficos Y Emblemas": Igualdad Y Lealtad En Guatemala Por Fernando Vii (1810), Jordana Dym
"Enseñanza En Los Jeroglíficos Y Emblemas": Igualdad Y Lealtad En Guatemala Por Fernando Vii (1810), Jordana Dym
Jordana Dym
An analysis of the pamphlet Guatemala Por Fernando VII about Guatemala City's response to Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Spain in 1808 and eventual support for Fernando VII, the heir to the Spanish throne who abdicated at the start of the conflict. The essay considers the meaning of several images presented as part of Guatemala City's celebration of Fernando VII in December 2012 which were included in the publication.
“El Goze De Los Derechos De Ciudadanía”: Elections And Citizenship In Central America, Ca. 1770-1850”, Jordana Dym
“El Goze De Los Derechos De Ciudadanía”: Elections And Citizenship In Central America, Ca. 1770-1850”, Jordana Dym
Jordana Dym
No abstract provided.
Citizen Of Which Republic? Foreigners And The Construction Of National Citizenship In Central America, 1823-1845, Jordana Dym
Citizen Of Which Republic? Foreigners And The Construction Of National Citizenship In Central America, 1823-1845, Jordana Dym
Jordana Dym
The law of the South American states with reference to nationality of origin remains to be noticed. Sir Alexander Cockburn, Nationality: or, The law relating to subjects and aliens, considered with a view to future legislation (London, W. Ridgway, 1869), 17. In December 1841, voters in Sonsonate (El Salvador) elected Frenchman and long-time resident, Luis Bertrand Save, as their alcalde, or municipal judge, for 1842. The governor insisted that Save accept the office. However, Save convinced El Salvador's president that he should not serve since he was not a citizen of the country, citing French and Salvadoran laws to back …
Soberanía Transitiva Y Adhesión Condicional: Lealtad E Insurrección En El Reino De Guatemala, 1808-1811, Jordana Dym
Soberanía Transitiva Y Adhesión Condicional: Lealtad E Insurrección En El Reino De Guatemala, 1808-1811, Jordana Dym
Jordana Dym
No abstract provided.
Bibliografía De Relatos De Viaje Y Descripciones Sobre Centroamérica, Jordana Dym, Aldo Lauria Santiago
Bibliografía De Relatos De Viaje Y Descripciones Sobre Centroamérica, Jordana Dym, Aldo Lauria Santiago
Jordana Dym
No abstract provided.
“Our Pueblos, Fractions With No Central Unity”: Municipal Sovereignty In Central America, 1808-1821, Jordana Dym
“Our Pueblos, Fractions With No Central Unity”: Municipal Sovereignty In Central America, 1808-1821, Jordana Dym
Jordana Dym
No abstract provided.