The first social history of its kind in any language, this is a fascinating account of Spain¿s passage from the Middle Ages to modernity.  From the ¿street theatre¿ of village carnivals to the violence of the Spanish Inquisition, and revealing everyday life from the court to the brothel, Spanish Society 1400 - 1600 explores the changing relationships between society¿s haves and have-nots. With pen portraits of major historical figures such as St Teresa and Torquemada, and including sections on diet and health, honour and sexuality, Ruiz paints a vivid picture of a passionate history.