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c1855 History Of The Reign Of Philip The Second Antique British History Book

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c1855 History Of The Reign Of Philip The Second Antiquarian British History Book

c1855 History Of The Reign Of Philip The Second Antiquarian British History BookHistory Of The Reign Of Philip the Second - King of SpainBy William H. PrescottPublished by George Routledge And Sons: London c1855 (Preface Date 1855)Volumes First & Second Complete In One Volume"Philip II of Spain (21 May 1527 - 13 September 1598) was, starting in 1556, king of Spain, and Burgundy, Netherlands, Naples, Sicily, and Spanish America. He was born in Valladolid and was the only son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and his wife to live until he was an adult. He was strongly Catholic."General wear, rub through and scuffing to leather covers and spine. Cover hinges are split and covers are wobbly - securely attached but require careful attention. There is a page tear affecting the first 3 leaves including frontis as shown. Pages very clean and well presented with no foxing. Binding is very good with no loose pages. Please study photos to understand condition.Size 19cm x 13cm x 2.75cm (500 Pages)
c1855 History Of The Reign Of Philip The Second Antiquarian British History Book

History Of The Reign Of Philip the Second - King of Spain
By William H. Prescott
Published by George Routledge And Sons: London c1855 (Preface Date 1855)
Volumes First & Second Complete In One Volume

" William H. Prescott's History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain is a landmark work of 19th-century historical scholarship, continuing his acclaimed exploration of the Spanish Empire's zenith begun in The Conquest of Mexico and The Conquest of Peru. First published around 1855, this Routledge edition presents the first two volumes complete in one, offering a detailed chronicle of Philip II's reign — a period marked by immense imperial power, religious orthodoxy, and political turbulence. Prescott draws from Spanish, English, and continental European sources, blending meticulous research with a narrative style that reads almost like epic literature. He examines the monarch's character and policies with measured objectivity, depicting Philip as both a pious ruler and a relentless autocrat whose reign saw the triumphs of Lepanto and the tragedy of the Armada.

Beyond court politics, Prescott captures the vast machinery of empire — its administration, diplomacy, and the interplay of faith and ambition that defined 16th-century Spain. His portrayal of the Spanish Inquisition, the Netherlands revolt, and the complex relationships with England and the Papacy reflects a historian attuned to both moral and political nuance. This volume remains an essential work for readers interested in early modern European history, imperial Spain, and the evolution of historical writing in the English language — particularly appealing to collectors of classic histories and students of Renaissance politics. "

General wear, rub through and scuffing to leather covers and spine. Cover hinges are split and covers are wobbly - securely attached but require careful attention. There is a page tear affecting the first 3 leaves including frontis as shown. Pages very clean and well presented with no foxing. Binding is very good with no loose pages. Please study photos to understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 2.75cm (500 Pages)

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Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Decorated Leather & Gilt Bindings", "Marbled Endpapers"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear, rub through and scuffing to leather covers and spine. Cover hinges are split and covers are wobbly - securely attached but require careful attention. There is a page tear affecting the first 3 leaves including frontis as shown. Pages very clean and well presented with no foxing. Binding is very good with no loose pages. Please study photos to understand condition.
Language: English
Author: William H Prescott
Publisher: George Routledge And Sons: London
Year Printed: 1855
Sub-subject: Spain