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In this spellbinding biography, the definitive work on Philip, Geoffrey Parker drew upon a vast, previously untapped collection of the king's private correspondence, in which he expressed his emotions, personal thoughts, and social philosophy. This new edition has a Bibliographical Essay, evaluating the many new works on Philip published on and around the 400th anniversary of his death.
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ON 9 MARCH 1526 Charles V, Holy Roman emperor and ruler of Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands and much of Italy, rode into the bustling and fast-growing city of Seville for the first time. Read the first page
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ON 9 MARCH 1526 Charles V, Holy Roman emperor and ruler of Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands and much of Italy, rode into the bustling and fast-growing city of Seville for the first time. Read the first page
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Geoffrey Parker wrote tight, leaving nothing extra or unneeded in "Philip II" which I rate a very concise story of the man behind the king.
Parker drew from good research and could have included other aspects which may and may not have been true but he chose the journalistic route which leaves the reader with a stronger sense of knowing King Philip II, one of the most influential monarchs in the world. Parker's text gives thought to the effects of Philip's daily habits and events in his life which still have an effect in Spain and parts of the then Spanish Empire. Parker's effort reads well and should be included on the list of any serious follower of old or modern Spain, or of any countries effected by its empire.
I read through it in four brisk sittings.
Mike McIlvain
Parker drew from good research and could have included other aspects which may and may not have been true but he chose the journalistic route which leaves the reader with a stronger sense of knowing King Philip II, one of the most influential monarchs in the world. Parker's text gives thought to the effects of Philip's daily habits and events in his life which still have an effect in Spain and parts of the then Spanish Empire. Parker's effort reads well and should be included on the list of any serious follower of old or modern Spain, or of any countries effected by its empire.
I read through it in four brisk sittings.
Mike McIlvain
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I am shocked there are not more books about the personal life of this interesting person in history. This book gives a very good picture of Philip II and the forces that shaped him and the religion that governed every aspect of his life, loves and holy causes. Because of his long reign, and dealings with all the important persons of the 16th century, his personal attitudes shaped so much by his childhood, influenced the political, social and religious tide of that time. The conquests of lands in the name of God, influences the geography and history of today.
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Philip II cannot be judged by today's standards. Our politicians are no better. What we see is the tip of the iceberg. What will the verdict be 400 years from now?
The book is even more interesting if you have also read 'Carlos V, el César y el Hombre' by Manuel Fernández Álvarez. I like Carlos V more in this book than in Geoffrey Parker's.
What I need now is a French opinion of all this!
The book is even more interesting if you have also read 'Carlos V, el César y el Hombre' by Manuel Fernández Álvarez. I like Carlos V more in this book than in Geoffrey Parker's.
What I need now is a French opinion of all this!
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