Author: William Hickling Prescott

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-04

Total Pages: 834

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Discover the life and legacy of one of history's most powerful rulers in this biography of Philip II. As King of Spain, Portugal, Naples, and Sicily, Philip led his empire to new heights of influence and power, earning him the title of "The Prudent." But his reign was also marked by a highly leveraged financial policy that led to state defaults and the declaration of independence by the Dutch Republic. Despite his devout Catholicism, he faced numerous military defeats against Protestant England, including the famous defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. This book is an illuminating portrait of a complex and ambitious ruler whose impact on history is still felt today.

Download or read book History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 written by William Hickling Prescott and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the life and legacy of one of history's most powerful rulers in this biography of Philip II. As King of Spain, Portugal, Naples, and Sicily, Philip led his empire to new heights of influence and power, earning him the title of "The Prudent." But his reign was also marked by a highly leveraged financial policy that led to state defaults and the declaration of independence by the Dutch Republic. Despite his devout Catholicism, he faced numerous military defeats against Protestant England, including the famous defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. This book is an illuminating portrait of a complex and ambitious ruler whose impact on history is still felt today.