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At the center of their world -- pt. 1. Childhood -- Mastering the court -- Teachers and formal instruction -- Defenders of the faith -- pt. 2. Transitions to adulthood -- Courtship and marriage -- The problem of the infantes -- "El príncipe instruido"--The function of royalty.
The children of Philip III of Spain (1578û1621) and Margarita de Austria (1584û1611) inherited great potential power: the abilities to declare war or make peace, to advocate religious doctrine, and to exert lasting influence over art, culture, and taste. The leadership provided …