Philip II
Any assessment of Philip II's rule assumes the appearance of a paradox. In analysing the nature and impact of Philip II's rule and government, the author seeks to examine the extent of the changes in royal finance, the economic and social issues, the impact of religion -- both within Spain and throughout its Empire -- and the aims and motives behind the king's foreign policy.
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Philip II
Any assessment of Philip II's rule assumes the appearance of a paradox. In analysing the nature and impact of Philip II's rule and government, the author seeks to examine the extent of the changes in royal finance, the economic and social issues, the impact of religion -- both within Spain and throughout its Empire -- and the aims and motives behind the king's foreign policy.
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Philip II

Philip II

by Geoffrey Woodward
Philip II

Philip II

by Geoffrey Woodward

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Any assessment of Philip II's rule assumes the appearance of a paradox. In analysing the nature and impact of Philip II's rule and government, the author seeks to examine the extent of the changes in royal finance, the economic and social issues, the impact of religion -- both within Spain and throughout its Empire -- and the aims and motives behind the king's foreign policy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781317897736
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 11/14/2013
Series: Seminar Studies
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 144
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Geoffrey Woodward

Table of Contents

PART ONE: THE BACKGROUND 1. Charles V's Legacy 2. Philip II's Character PART TWO: DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS 3. Government and Administration 4. Finances 5. The Economy 6. Religion and Religious Affairs 7. Domestic Rebellions 8. Foreign Policy PART THREE: ASSESSMENT 9. How Absolute was Philip II? 10. Success or failure? Spain in the 1590's PART FOUR: DOCUMENTS Genealogy: Philip II's family Glossary Bibliography Index

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