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The History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain V1

The History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain V1

Prescott, William H.

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Military HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162740787
ISBN13: 9781162740782
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 664
Weight: 1.93
Height: 1.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain V1 is a comprehensive book written by William H. Prescott. It is a detailed account of the reign of Philip II, who was the King of Spain from 1556 to 1598. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the political, social, and cultural events that took place during his reign. Prescott's writing style is engaging and informative, and he uses primary sources to support his arguments. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Philip's reign, including his early life, his marriage to Queen Mary I of England, his role in the Spanish Inquisition, and his conflicts with other European powers. The book is well-researched and provides a balanced view of Philip's reign. It also includes detailed descriptions of the people and events that shaped his reign, making it an excellent resource for historians and students of history. Overall, The History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain V1 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Spain and Europe during the 16th century.1859. Volume I of III. Prescott, is a renowned American historian who chronicled the rise and fall of the Spanish empire. Engrossed by the history of Spain, he committed himself to tracing its development into a world power. Employing secretaries to read him manuscripts sent from Spanish archives, Prescott set about writing a work of sound scholarship that would also interest a general audience. Contents: Abdication of Charles the Fifth; Early Days of Philip; English Alliance; War with the Pope; War with France; Latter Days of Charles the Fifth; View of the Netherlands; System Established by Philip; Protestantism in Spain; Philip's Third Marriage; Discontent in the Netherlands; Opposition to the Government; Granvelle Compelled to Withdraw; Changes Demanded by the Lords; and Philip's Inflexibility. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Volume 2 ISBN 0766193772, Volume 3 ISBN 0766193780.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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