Maximilian’s Journeys through Spain and Brazil: The Long Way to the Mexican Empire
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Travel Literature, Interculturality, Realms of Memory, Maximilian of Austria
Abstract
In May of 1864, Maximilian of Austria reached the Mexican coast, being this journey his last, ending three years later with his execution. Much has been written about the reasons that prompted his acceptance of the crown of Mexico, a country so distant in every sense of his cultural environment. However, years ago Maximilian had traveled to Spain and Brazil (to Spain twice) and these experiences, although not determinant, greatly influenced the decision of the Archduke, who saw the chance to realize a dream he had conceived on his trip to Spain and that was consolidated during his stay in Brazil, as we can extract from his travel memoirs.Downloads
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García-Wistädt I. (2016). Maximilian’s Journeys through Spain and Brazil: The Long Way to the Mexican Empire. Revista de Filología Alemana, 24, 35-52. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_RFAL.2016.v24.52815
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