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Title: Philip II. of Spain

Note: Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Philip II. of Spain" by Martin A. S. Hume is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the life and reign of Philip II, a monarch whose rule profoundly influenced European politics and the Catholic Church. The book focuses on Philip as a statesman, discussing his ambitious goals, failures, and the context of his actions within the complex political landscape of his time. The opening of the book sets the stage for understanding Philip II's tragic failures despite his considerable intellect and hard work. Hume discusses Philip's upbringing, including his education and early influences, which were crucial in shaping his character and leadership style. The text argues that Philip struggled under the weight of inherited expectations from his unique lineage and the complexities of the vast Spanish empire, ultimately leading to a series of disappointments that marked his reign. The author presents Philip not just as a ruler but as an individual entangled in the larger narrative of European history, destined for greatness but ultimately achieving a legacy of loss and futile ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hume, Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp), 1847-1910

EBook No.: 50261

Published: Oct 20, 2015

Downloads: 104

Language: English

Subject: Spain -- History -- Philip II, 1556-1598

Subject: Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Philip II. of Spain

Note: Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Philip II. of Spain" by Martin A. S. Hume is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the life and reign of Philip II, a monarch whose rule profoundly influenced European politics and the Catholic Church. The book focuses on Philip as a statesman, discussing his ambitious goals, failures, and the context of his actions within the complex political landscape of his time. The opening of the book sets the stage for understanding Philip II's tragic failures despite his considerable intellect and hard work. Hume discusses Philip's upbringing, including his education and early influences, which were crucial in shaping his character and leadership style. The text argues that Philip struggled under the weight of inherited expectations from his unique lineage and the complexities of the vast Spanish empire, ultimately leading to a series of disappointments that marked his reign. The author presents Philip not just as a ruler but as an individual entangled in the larger narrative of European history, destined for greatness but ultimately achieving a legacy of loss and futile ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hume, Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp), 1847-1910

EBook No.: 50261

Published: Oct 20, 2015

Downloads: 104

Language: English

Subject: Spain -- History -- Philip II, 1556-1598

Subject: Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.