Robert H Duncan
Biographic Data
| ID | 717366 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Robert H Duncan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Robert H |
| FAMILY NAME | Duncan |
| SIGNATURE | DUNCAN R H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of California, Irvine |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1994 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Beneath a Rich Blaze of Golden Sunlight”
In early 1860, Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria arrived in Bahia on a short, but ultimately illuminating, visit to his cousin, Brazilian Emperor Pedro II. Published posthumously in English as Recollections of My Life (1868), this underused narrative recounts just eight days of a two-month journey. Despite the brevity of the trip, it nevertheless provides an insightful and oftentimes unexpected perspective, especially for a European aristo…
Embracing a Suitable Past
This study examines Emperor Maximilian's efforts in using public rituals, patriotic symbolism, and the emblems of nationalism to devise an appropriate past for his Mexican empire. The 'republican' celebration of independence and its heroes formed the cornerstone of an effort to reconcile feuding political factions, build social cohesion, and ultimately legitimate his regime. The article concentrates on the independence ceremonies, speeches, and s…
Political Legitimation and Maximilian's Second Empire in Mexico, 1864-1867
El presente ensayo examina cómo el imperio de Maximiliano intentó construir una legitimidad política a través de una hábil utilización de la imagen, el simbolismo y el ritual. Sostiene que estos esfuerzos fracasaron no porque hubieran sido mal llevados o inapropiados sino debido a lo contencioso de la cultura política mexicana
The Chinese and the Economic Development of Northern Baja California, 1889-1929
L ITIT L E more than a century ago, Chinese immigrants began arriving in the Mexican district of Baja California Norte. The district, though poorly developed and scarcely populated, offered many opportunities to the new settlers. Increasing demands for goods and services allowed the Chinese to take part in a wide array of activities. They entered the agricultural and business sectors, not only as laborers but as entrepreneurs. Despite the limitat…
Political Legitimation and Maximilian's Second Empire in Mexico, 1864-1867
El presente ensayo examina cómo el imperio de Maximiliano intentó construir una legitimidad política a través de una hábil utilización de la imagen, el simbolismo y el ritual. Sostiene que estos esfuerzos fracasaron no porque hubieran sido mal llevados o inapropiados sino debido a lo contencioso de la cultura política mexicana
The Chinese and the Economic Development of Northern Baja California, 1889-1929
L ITIT L E more than a century ago, Chinese immigrants began arriving in the Mexican district of Baja California Norte. The district, though poorly developed and scarcely populated, offered many opportunities to the new settlers. Increasing demands for goods and services allowed the Chinese to take part in a wide array of activities. They entered the agricultural and business sectors, not only as laborers but as entrepreneurs. Despite the limitat…
Embracing a Suitable Past
This study examines Emperor Maximilian's efforts in using public rituals, patriotic symbolism, and the emblems of nationalism to devise an appropriate past for his Mexican empire. The 'republican' celebration of independence and its heroes formed the cornerstone of an effort to reconcile feuding political factions, build social cohesion, and ultimately legitimate his regime. The article concentrates on the independence ceremonies, speeches, and s…
The Chinese and the Economic Development of Northern Baja California, 1889-1929
L ITIT L E more than a century ago, Chinese immigrants began arriving in the Mexican district of Baja California Norte. The district, though poorly developed and scarcely populated, offered many opportunities to the new settlers. Increasing demands for goods and services allowed the Chinese to take part in a wide array of activities. They entered the agricultural and business sectors, not only as laborers but as entrepreneurs. Despite the limitat…
Political Legitimation and Maximilian's Second Empire in Mexico, 1864-1867
El presente ensayo examina cómo el imperio de Maximiliano intentó construir una legitimidad política a través de una hábil utilización de la imagen, el simbolismo y el ritual. Sostiene que estos esfuerzos fracasaron no porque hubieran sido mal llevados o inapropiados sino debido a lo contencioso de la cultura política mexicana
Embracing a Suitable Past
This study examines Emperor Maximilian's efforts in using public rituals, patriotic symbolism, and the emblems of nationalism to devise an appropriate past for his Mexican empire. The 'republican' celebration of independence and its heroes formed the cornerstone of an effort to reconcile feuding political factions, build social cohesion, and ultimately legitimate his regime. The article concentrates on the independence ceremonies, speeches, and s…
Beneath a Rich Blaze of Golden Sunlight”
In early 1860, Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria arrived in Bahia on a short, but ultimately illuminating, visit to his cousin, Brazilian Emperor Pedro II. Published posthumously in English as Recollections of My Life (1868), this underused narrative recounts just eight days of a two-month journey. Despite the brevity of the trip, it nevertheless provides an insightful and oftentimes unexpected perspective, especially for a European aristo…
Art (3 works) · Ancient history (2 works) · Archaeology (2 works) · Emperor (2 works) · Empire (2 works) · History (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Literature (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Politics (2 works)