This programme deals with the history of the city of Madrid, from its Muslim origins in the second half of the IX century, to the present day. Several aspects of town planning, political, social and cultural affairs are considered during the course. The aim is to explore the history of Madrid, taking into account its double condition of city and capital of the country. Therefore, the course emphasises these two aspects of the city: City (area where the everyday life of its inhabitants transpires) and Court (area where the capital has been located since 1561). Not forgetting the interrelation between the two.
Prerequisites:
None
Learning outcomes:
• To discover the historical evolution of Madrid from its origins to the present day, taking into account its double role as Court (where the capital of the State is located) and City (area of activity and social life of its inhabitants).
• To analyse the transformations of the urban areas and the actions of men and women carrying out their daily lives there.
• To identify the historic and artistic heritage of Madrid, focusing on it as a social and cultural legacy.
• To find out about the social area and its contribution to the identity of Madrid.
Method of presentation:
The instructor will make a presentation of each of the topics included in the programme and enhance it with presentations and analysis of historical documents. Student participation is encouraged, to ensure it is an active tool for learning.
Required work and form of assessment:
-Partial exam: written exam (25%).
-Final exam: written exam (35%).
- Reading and book review (10%).
-An individual presentation in class on one specific topic from the programme. (15%).
-Class participation and carrying out the proposed activities (15%).
content:
The program is divided into four main sections, and 10 topics. Each of the topics will be studied and the relevant work done over a period of one week.
I.- ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT OF MADRID UNTIL IT BECAME THE CAPITAL
First week:
1.- Muslim Madrid (C.IX-XI)
The conditioning geographical factors for the origins of the city. Urban structure: Almudena and Medina. Agriculture and craft.
Second week:
2.- Christian Madrid (C. XI-XVI)
Urban morphology: parishes and poor areas. The 1202 code of laws. The government of the town: open Council and closed Council. Economic activity. Co-existence of religions and cultures. Christians, Muslims and Jews.
II.- THE ROYAL COURT IN MADRID : AUSTRIAS AND BOURBONS
Third week:
3.- Madrid de los Austrias (C.XVI-XVII)
Causes and consequences of being the capital city: nobility, bureaucrats, clergy, servants, beggars and “pícaros” (rogues). La Plaza Mayor: Centre of social life in the city. The walls built by Felipe IV and the P. Texeira map. Convents in the city: churches, oratoriums and monasteries. The Court of the Austrias: El Alcázar and el Buen Retiro. Madrid as a focus point for men of letters and artists: the Parnaso district.
Fourth week:
4.-The new Bourbon dynasty and the reforms of Carlos III
The new dynasty and the city. Fernando VI and urban planning; General Planimetry. The urban Reforms of Carlos III. The beginnings of the industrialisation of the city: The Royal Factories. The organisation of trade: The Five Large Guilds. Court and popular culture.
III.- LIBERAL MADRID (C.XIX)
Fifth week:
5.- Transition to liberal city. First third of the XIX century
The people of Madrid take to arms: 2nd May, 1808. The disasters of war: the famine of 1812. The urban reforms of José Bonaparte. The return of Fernando VII and the opening of the royal collections: the origins of the Prado Museum.
Sixth week:
6.- Madrid capital of the liberal State. Transformation of the urban area The increase in population. Confiscation and urban expansion. The railway and the Isabel I water channeling system.. Madrid, capital of culture and centre of political and financial power. Madrid society and socially significant places. Ateneos, coffee houses, salons, dances, promenades.
IV.- FROM CITY TO METROPOLIS: THE TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE XX CENTURY
Seventh week:
7.- Projects and realities of Greater Madrid (1900-1930)
The population growth in Madrid. Changes in urban morphology during the first third of the XX century: La Ciudad Lineal, la Gran Vía, town planning in the outlying districts. Cultural Dynamics of the City: the Silver Age. University City (Campus). Urban transport as a factor in spatial mobility: trams and the metropolitan railway (underground). Modernising of the economy and social transformations.
Eighth week:
8.- Madrid: Republic and Civil War (1931-1939)
Madrid capital of the Republic. The Republican utopia and town planning projects; the articulation of the north-south axis – prolongation of Pº de la Castellana – the outbreak of the Civil War. The Defense Junta. Daily life in a besieged city.
Ninth week:
9.- Madrid under the Franco regime: configuration of the metropolitan area (1939-1975)
The stagnation of the post war period. The general town planning guidelines. City and metropolitan area: the absorbing of nearby municipal areas into the city. Americans in Madrid: the Korea district. Immigration – spatial and social segregation -: El Gran Madrid.
Tenth week:
10.- The modern city and democracy (1975-2010)
Madrid capital of a democratic State and the Autonomous Community. Transformations in the city, modern architectural complexes. Madrid; north and south. A European metropolis; social behaviour and cultural manifestations.
Eleventh week: class presentations.
The last day of class (3rd May) will be dedicated to answering questions and to brief revision for the final exam.
Note: Given the nature of this subject, a visit to one of the three museums related to the History of Madrid is recommended (Museo de San Isidro, Museo Municipal and Museo de la Ciudad), as well planning and going on a tour round the city.
Required readings:
RAMOS, R, y REVILLA, F. (2005): Historia de Madrid. Madrid, Ediciones La Librería.
JULIÁ, S, RINGROSE, D, SEGURA, C. (1995): Madrid Historia de una capital. Madrid, Alianza. Varias ediciones.
Recommended readings:
ATLAS HISTÓRICO DE LA CIUDAD S. IX-XIX., Lunwerg editores y Caja Madrid, Madrid, 1995.
ATLAS HISTÓRICO DE LA CIUDAD 1850-1939. Lunwerg editores y Caja Madrid, Madrid, 2001.
LÓPEZ CARCELÉN, P. (2004): Atlas ilustrado de la Historia de Madrid, Madrid, La Librería.
AA.VV. (1991): Visión histórica de Madrid (Siglo XVI al XX). Madrid , Sociedad Económica Matritense de Amigos del País.
AA.VV. (2002): Madrid tres siglos de una capital 1702-2002. Madrid, Caja Madrid.
AA.VV. (2003): Guía de arquitectura de Madrid. Madrid, COAM.
BAKER, E y COMPITELLO, M.A.(eds.). (2003): Madrid. De Fortunata a la M-40. Un siglo de cultura urbana. Madrid, Alianza.
BAKER, E. (2009): Madrid cosmopolita. La Gran Vía 1910-193.Madrid, Marcial Pons.
BARBEITO, I. (1992): Mujeres del Madrid Barroco. Madrid, horas y HORAS.
BROWN, J y ELLIOTT, J. (2003): Un Palacio para el Rey. El Buen Retiro y la Corte de Felipe IV. Madrid, Taurus.
CANDELA SOTO, P. (1997): Cigarreras madrileñas: trabajo y vida (1888-1927). Madrid, Tecnos.
CEBOLLADA, P y SANTA EULALIA, M. (2000): Madrid y el cine. Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid.
CRUZ, J. (2000): Los Notables de Madrid. Las bases sociales de la revolución liberal española. Madrid, Alianza.
FERNÁNDEZ, A. (Dir.) (2007 2ª Ed.): Historia de Madrid. Madrid, Universidad Complutense.
FERNÁNDEZ, A. (dir.) (2008): Madrid de la Prehistoria a la Comunidad Autónoma. Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid.
FERNÁNDEZ DE SEVILLA, M. (2008): La ciudad universitaria de Madrid. Madrid, Edisofer.
MONTOLIU, P.(2005): Madrid en la Posguerra 1939-1946. Madrid, Silex.
MORAL, C. del (2004): El género Chico. Ocio y Teatro en Madrid (1880-1910), Madrid, Alianza.
NAVASCUÉS, P y ALONSO, JR. (2002): La Gran Vía de Madrid. Madrid, Ediciones Encuentro.
RINGROSE, D. (1985): Madrid y la economía española, 1560-1850. Madrid, Alianza.
RÍO, A. del. (2005): Madrileñas de armas tomar. Madrid, La Librería.
TERÁN, F. (1992): Madrid. Madrid. Fundación Mapfre.
VALCÁRCEL, R. G y ÉCIJA, A. M. (1997): Fiestas tradicionales madrileñas. Madrid, La Librería.
ZOZAYA MONTES, M. (2007): Del ocio al negocio: redes y capital social en el casino de Madrid 1836-1901. Madrid, La Catarata.
Dr. Juana Anadón is professor in Social Science Teaching at the Faculty of Education, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She holds a Degree in Modern and Contemporary History from Universidad de Barcelona. Doctor of Contemporary History, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Title of Doctoral Thesis: Constitution and functions of the Senate in the Alfonso XII period (1876-1885). She has published vanumerous articles on this topic. Participating in a Research Project R+D+I on History of Daily Life. Her current research topic: Practice and areas of social discourse in Madrid XVIII-XIX centuries.
History Of Madrid
This programme deals with the history of the city of Madrid, from its Muslim origins in the second half of the IX century, to the present day. Several aspects of town planning, political, social and cultural affairs are considered during the course. The aim is to explore the history of Madrid, taking into account its double condition of city and capital of the country. Therefore, the course emphasises these two aspects of the city: City (area where the everyday life of its inhabitants transpires) and Court (area where the capital has been located since 1561). Not forgetting the interrelation between the two.
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• To discover the historical evolution of Madrid from its origins to the present day, taking into account its double role as Court (where the capital of the State is located) and City (area of activity and social life of its inhabitants).
• To analyse the transformations of the urban areas and the actions of men and women carrying out their daily lives there.
• To identify the historic and artistic heritage of Madrid, focusing on it as a social and cultural legacy.
• To find out about the social area and its contribution to the identity of Madrid.
The instructor will make a presentation of each of the topics included in the programme and enhance it with presentations and analysis of historical documents. Student participation is encouraged, to ensure it is an active tool for learning.
-Partial exam: written exam (25%).
-Final exam: written exam (35%).
- Reading and book review (10%).
-An individual presentation in class on one specific topic from the programme. (15%).
-Class participation and carrying out the proposed activities (15%).
The program is divided into four main sections, and 10 topics. Each of the topics will be studied and the relevant work done over a period of one week.
I.- ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT OF MADRID UNTIL IT BECAME THE CAPITAL
First week:
1.- Muslim Madrid (C.IX-XI)
The conditioning geographical factors for the origins of the city. Urban structure: Almudena and Medina. Agriculture and craft.
Second week:
2.- Christian Madrid (C. XI-XVI)
Urban morphology: parishes and poor areas. The 1202 code of laws. The government of the town: open Council and closed Council. Economic activity. Co-existence of religions and cultures. Christians, Muslims and Jews.
II.- THE ROYAL COURT IN MADRID : AUSTRIAS AND BOURBONS
Third week:
3.- Madrid de los Austrias (C.XVI-XVII)
Causes and consequences of being the capital city: nobility, bureaucrats, clergy, servants, beggars and “pícaros” (rogues). La Plaza Mayor: Centre of social life in the city. The walls built by Felipe IV and the P. Texeira map. Convents in the city: churches, oratoriums and monasteries. The Court of the Austrias: El Alcázar and el Buen Retiro. Madrid as a focus point for men of letters and artists: the Parnaso district.
Fourth week:
4.-The new Bourbon dynasty and the reforms of Carlos III
The new dynasty and the city. Fernando VI and urban planning; General Planimetry. The urban Reforms of Carlos III. The beginnings of the industrialisation of the city: The Royal Factories. The organisation of trade: The Five Large Guilds. Court and popular culture.
III.- LIBERAL MADRID (C.XIX)
Fifth week:
5.- Transition to liberal city. First third of the XIX century
The people of Madrid take to arms: 2nd May, 1808. The disasters of war: the famine of 1812. The urban reforms of José Bonaparte. The return of Fernando VII and the opening of the royal collections: the origins of the Prado Museum.
Sixth week:
6.- Madrid capital of the liberal State. Transformation of the urban area The increase in population. Confiscation and urban expansion. The railway and the Isabel I water channeling system.. Madrid, capital of culture and centre of political and financial power. Madrid society and socially significant places. Ateneos, coffee houses, salons, dances, promenades.
IV.- FROM CITY TO METROPOLIS: THE TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE XX CENTURY
Seventh week:
7.- Projects and realities of Greater Madrid (1900-1930)
The population growth in Madrid. Changes in urban morphology during the first third of the XX century: La Ciudad Lineal, la Gran Vía, town planning in the outlying districts. Cultural Dynamics of the City: the Silver Age. University City (Campus). Urban transport as a factor in spatial mobility: trams and the metropolitan railway (underground). Modernising of the economy and social transformations.
Eighth week:
8.- Madrid: Republic and Civil War (1931-1939)
Madrid capital of the Republic. The Republican utopia and town planning projects; the articulation of the north-south axis – prolongation of Pº de la Castellana – the outbreak of the Civil War. The Defense Junta. Daily life in a besieged city.
Ninth week:
9.- Madrid under the Franco regime: configuration of the metropolitan area (1939-1975)
The stagnation of the post war period. The general town planning guidelines. City and metropolitan area: the absorbing of nearby municipal areas into the city. Americans in Madrid: the Korea district. Immigration – spatial and social segregation -: El Gran Madrid.
Tenth week:
10.- The modern city and democracy (1975-2010)
Madrid capital of a democratic State and the Autonomous Community. Transformations in the city, modern architectural complexes. Madrid; north and south. A European metropolis; social behaviour and cultural manifestations.
Eleventh week: class presentations.
The last day of class (3rd May) will be dedicated to answering questions and to brief revision for the final exam.
Note: Given the nature of this subject, a visit to one of the three museums related to the History of Madrid is recommended (Museo de San Isidro, Museo Municipal and Museo de la Ciudad), as well planning and going on a tour round the city.
www.Madridhistorico.com [2]
www.Esmadrid.com [3]
antehistoria.es
madridpedia.com
Dr. Juana Anadón is professor in Social Science Teaching at the Faculty of Education, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She holds a Degree in Modern and Contemporary History from Universidad de Barcelona. Doctor of Contemporary History, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Title of Doctoral Thesis: Constitution and functions of the Senate in the Alfonso XII period (1876-1885). She has published vanumerous articles on this topic. Participating in a Research Project R+D+I on History of Daily Life. Her current research topic: Practice and areas of social discourse in Madrid XVIII-XIX centuries.