02451cam a22003253u 4500 34203 UtSlPG 20260610133759.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DP Prescott, William Hickling, 1796-1859 History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain, Vol. 3 : And Biographical & Critical Miscellanies History of the Reign of Philip II King of Spain, Vol. 3 And Biographical & Critical Miscellanies Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-11-03 Produced by Paul Murray, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain, Vol. 3" by William H. Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the complexities and consequences of King Philip II's reign, particularly focusing on the socio-political landscape of Spain during this period. It extensively examines the conflicts between Christians and Moriscos, tracing the history of the Moors in Spain and their tumultuous relationship with the Christian rulers. The opening of the narrative introduces the historical context of the Moors in Spain, detailing their initial conquest in the 8th century and the subsequent centuries of strife that shaped their presence in the region. Prescott outlines the attempts at converting the Moors to Christianity, highlighting the policies of religious intolerance and cultural suppression that ultimately led to unrest and rebellion. The discontent among the Moriscos, fueled by oppressive edicts and a lack of understanding from their Christian rulers, sets the stage for the significant uprisings that followed, showcasing how deeply embedded tensions influenced the trajectory of Spain's history during Philip II's rule. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spain -- History -- Philip II, 1556-1598 Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34203 75049 75049