Genealogical practice and social legitimation in the early modern Spain. The Macanaz (XVII-XVIII centuries)

Abstract

In this paper we analyze the use of genealogy as a practice or means of legitimizing social aspirations in modern society. We study the case of the Castilian family of Macanaz and genealogical images constructed ad hoc by D. Melchor Macanaz. Finally we are interested in the implications of traditional genealogical narrative in the historiographical approaches on Macanaz family.