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100 1 _aPrescott, William Hickling,
_d1796-1859
245 1 0 _aHistory of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2
246 1 _aHistory of the Reign of Philip II, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-30
508 _aProduced by Paul Murray, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2" by William H. Prescott is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the reign of Philip II, focusing on his role amidst the socio-political dynamics of 16th-century Europe, especially during the religious strife prompted by the Reformation and the tensions between various European powers. Prescott’s narrative is grounded in comprehensive research and a wealth of primary sources, reflecting a meticulous approach to presenting this pivotal era in history. The beginning of the text sets the stage for Philip II’s reign, detailing the prior abdication of his father, Charles V, and the political landscape of Spain at the time. It introduces themes of governance, personal character, and the importance of the monarchy’s relationship with the Catholic Church. Prescott emphasizes the significance of Philip’s accession, highlighting the tumultuous context in Europe, particularly the challenges posed by the Reformation and foreign conflicts. The narrative begins with Charles V's abdication, leading into a detailed exploration of Philip's early life, upbringing, and eventual rise to power, providing the reader with a deep understanding of the complexities of sovereignty during a transformative period in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpain -- History -- Philip II, 1556-1598
653 _aPhilip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32600
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