[On sabbatical in 2011-12]
Research and Publications
Professor Rodríguez-Salgado's main fields of interest lie in sixteenth century history, with particular interest in international relations, including Anglo-Spanish relations and the foreign policy of Philip II, Charles V and Elizabeth Tudor. She has also researched and published on the history of the court and the history of patriotism and nationalism. Publications include The Changing Face of Empire: Charles V, Philip II and Habsburg Authority 1551-1559 (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge etc., 1988); Armada. The Official Catalogue of the National Maritime Museum Exhibition (with contributions from the staff of the National Maritime Museum; Penguin Books, 1988); Edited with Dr. Simon Adams, England, Spain and the Grand Armada, 1585-1604. Essays from the Anglo-Spanish Conferences, London and Madrid 1988 (John Donald, Edinburgh, 1991); Felipe II. El "Paladín de la Cristiandad" y la Paz con el Turco. (Colección "Síntesis" XI. Unversidad de Valladolid, 2004).
Her recent published works include: ‘Amor, menosprecio y motínes: Felipe II y las ciudades de los Países Bajos antes de la revolución’ in: J.I. Fortea Pérez & J. Gelabert González (eds.) – Ciudades en conflicto [siglos XVI-XVIII]. (Madrid, Marcial Pons, 2008) pp.181-219; “How oppression thrives where truth is not allowed a voice.’ The Spanish polemic about the American Indians.’ In: Gurminder K. Bhambra & Robbie Shilliam, R. (eds.). Silencing Human Rights. Critical engagements with a contested project. (Palgrave Macmillan, 2008) pp.19-42. Selected by the publishers as the ‘sample chapter’ availabe for downloadby following this link|; ‘El III Duque de Alba en Italia’ in: G. Del Ser Quijano (ed.) Fernando Alvarez de Toledo. Congreso del V Centenario del nacimiento del III Duque de Alba, Actas. (Diputación de Avila; Diputación de Salamanca, 2008) pp.431-459; ‘Ferrante Gonzaga: The Champion of Innocence.’ in: G. Signorotto (ed.) Ferrante Gonzaga. Il Mediterraneo, L’Impero (1507-1557), (Bulzoni, Europa delle corti, Biblioteca del Cinquecento, vol.145, Rome, 2009) pp.139-196.
Professor Rodríguez-Salgado is currently completing two books: Monarch of the World. Charles V and International Relations in the Sixteenth Century (Yale University Press) and The Greatest Monarch in Christendom. Philip II and his World in the 1560s (Cambridge University Press). The following works are also currently in press: ‘Il Capo dei Capi. The duke of Alba in Italy’ in: Maurits A. Ebben & Rolof H.A.M. Baron van Hövell tot Westerflier MCL (eds.) Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Third Duke of Alba, 1507-1582. Karwansaray, Rotterdam, 2010; ‘”Almost a Royal Eagle”. Alexander Farnese and the Spanish Monarchy’ in: Cools, H. & De Jonge, K. (eds.). Alexander Farnese; Dreams of Immortality. Charles V’s plan to attack Istanbul, 1538-9.’ in: Z. Bülent (ed.) Yeni Belgeler ve Bulgular Isiginda Akadeniz’de Türkler (Osmanli Deniz Tarihi Sempozyumu). (Istanbul, 2010).
Professor Rodríguez-Salgado is a Professor in International History. She gained her BA from Durham and her PhD from Hull She worked as a Lecturer at the University of St. Andrews and then became a Lecturer at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She joined the LSE as a Lecturer in 1985, and became a Professor in 1996. She is currently an editor of the Cambridge University Press series New Studies in European History and on the panel of the journal Civilità Mantovana, and frequently acts as commentator and advisor on TV and Radio programmes.
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Teaching and Supervision
Professor Rodríguez-Salgado's teaching at the LSE reflects the research interests outlined above. She is on sabbatical in 2011-12, but normally teaches the following courses:
At undergraduate level:
HY114: War and Society from the Renaissance to the Napoleonic Era, c.1500-1815| (taught jointly with other members of staff in the Department)
HY234: Muslims, Christians and Jews in the Early Modern World|
HY302: Anglo-Spanish Relations in the Age of Elizabeth I and Philip II|
At Master's level:
HY451: Persecution in Europe: From Witch-Hunts to Ethnic Cleansing|
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Office: LCH.L210
Telephone: 020 7955 7118
Email Address: M.J.Rodríguez-Salgado@lse.ac.uk|
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[On sabbatical 2011-12]