This scholarly work investigates the use and projection of the past by influential Spanish families from the 17th to the 19th centuries, exploring how they leveraged their historical legacies to gain prestige, honor, and power in society. It examines the intersection of social classes, focusing on how aristocrats, bourgeois, and other notable groups managed their heritage to influence their contemporary world. Edited by Francisco Precioso Izquierdo and María Teresa Marín Torres, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of historical memory and its socio-political implications, inviting readers to explore the complex dynamics of privilege and distinction in early modern Spain. The book targets scholars and students of history, sociology, and cultural studies, providing insights into the construction of social identity through historical narratives.