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The History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain V2

The History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain V2

Prescott, William H.

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ISBN10: 1162740795
ISBN13: 9781162740799
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 634
Weight: 1.84
Height: 1.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain V2 is a book written by William H. Prescott. It is a detailed account of the reign of Philip II, who ruled Spain from 1556 to 1598. The book covers Philip's political and military campaigns, his religious policies, and his relationships with other European powers. It also explores the cultural and artistic achievements of the period, including the works of El Greco and Cervantes. Prescott's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book an enjoyable read for both scholars and general readers. The second volume of the series, it provides a comprehensive overview of Philip II's reign and its impact on Spain and Europe.1859. Volume II 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: The Confederates; Freedom of Worship; The Iconoclasts; The Regent's Authority Reestablished; Tranquility Restored; Alva Sent to the Netherlands; Cruel Policy of Alva; Reign of Terror; Trials of Egmont and Hoorne; Execution of Egmont and Hoorne; Secret Execution of Montigny; The Ottoman Empire; The Knights Hospitallers of St. John; Siege of Malta; Don Carlos; Death of Don Carlos; and Death of Isabella. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Volume 1 ISBN 0766193764, 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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