The History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain V3 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162740805)

The History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain V3 is a book written by William H. Prescott. It is a comprehensive account of the reign of Philip II, who was one of the most powerful monarchs in European history. The book covers the period from 1556 to 1598, during which Philip II ruled over Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and parts of Italy and the Americas. The author provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural events that shaped Philip II's reign, including his battles with the Ottoman Empire, his conflict with the Protestant Reformation, and his efforts to maintain the power of the Catholic Church. The book also explores the personal life of Philip II, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with illness. Overall, The History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain V3 is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most important figures in European history.1859. Volume III 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 Moors of Spain; Rebellion of the Moriscoes; War with the Turks; and Domestic Affairs of Spain. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Volume 1 ISBN 0766193764, Volume 2 ISBN 0766193772.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.

Author: William H. Prescott
ISBN-10: 1162740809
ISBN-13: 9781162740805
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 496
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d