£85.00
Title: History of the Reign of Philip the 2nd & 3rd, Kings of Spain (2 Volumes)
Author: Robert Watson
Publisher : Thomas Tegg
Publication c1869
Format: Hardback
Condition: Marbled covers with green leather spine with gilt decorations.
Philip second-This is the seventh edition. scuffing to the edges and bumped to corners with small nick to the front. Pages are clean with small brown mark to the outer edges of 483 to 486
Philip third-This is the third edition. Scuffing to edges and small piece of the margle missing to front cover. Slight damage to bottom spine and book title just starting to peel. Pages are clean and mark free.
Book measures: 22cm x 14cm with (p2) 568 pages and (p3) 451 pages
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The History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain and Philip the Third, King of Spain by Robert Watson-Two Volumes.
Robert Watson’s “The History of Philip the Second, King of Spain” delves deep into the life and reign of one of Europe’s most influential monarchs. Published in 1869 by Thomas Tegg, this classic work offers a comprehensive examination of Philip II’s impact on Spain, its empire, and the wider world. From religious fervor to dynastic ambitions, Watson unravels the complex character and policies of a king whose reign was marked by both grandeur and conflict.
Robert Watson’s seminal work delves deep into the reign of Philip III, offering a comprehensive analysis of 17th-century Spain. From the intricacies of court politics to the far-reaching consequences of religious and economic policies, Watson paints a vivid portrait of a nation at a crossroads. This historical account examines the decline of Spanish power, the impact of the Thirty Years’ War, and the expulsion of the Moriscos, providing essential insights into a pivotal era in European history.
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