My Reign In Spain A Short Life In Spain
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My Reign In Spain A Short Life In Spain
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Author : Michael Giddings
language : en
Publisher: 2qt Limited (Publishing)
Release Date : 2018-09-14
My Reign In Spain A Short Life In Spain written by Michael Giddings and has been published by 2qt Limited (Publishing) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In the dying days of General Franco's dictatorship Michael Giddings travels from a small English town to Madrid to teach English. He discovers not only about himself but also about a world where not everything can be taken at face value and complicated emotions and relationships intrude into his simple and naïve world picture.
Philip Of Spain
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Author : Henry Kamen
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 1997-05-29
Philip Of Spain written by Henry Kamen and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-05-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Philip II of Spain—ruler of the most extensive empire the world had ever known—has been viewed in a harsh and negative light since his death in 1598. Identified with repression, bigotry, and fanaticism by his enemies, he has been judged more by the political events of his reign than by his person. This book, published four hundred years after Philip's death, is the first full-scale biography of the king. Placing him within the social, cultural, religious, and regional context of his times, it presents a startling new picture of his character and reign. Drawing on Philip's unpublished correspondence and on many other archival sources, Henry Kamen reveals much about Philip the youth, the man, the husband, the father, the frequently troubled Christian, and the king. Kamen finds that Philip was a cosmopolitan prince whose extensive experience of northern Europe broadened his cultural imagination and tastes, whose staunchly conservative ideas were far from being illiberal and fanatical, whose religious attitudes led him to accept a practical coexistence with Protestants and Jews, and whose support for Las Casas and other defenders of the Indians in America helped determine government policy. Shedding completely new light on most aspects of Philip's private life and, in consequence, on his public actions, the book is the definitive portrayal of Philip II.
Philip V Of Spain
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Author : Henry Kamen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-03-07
Philip V Of Spain written by Henry Kamen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-03-07 with Spain categories.
Philip V, who reluctantly assumed the Spanish throne in 1700, was the first of the Bourbon dynasty which continues to rule Spain today. His 46-year reign, briefly curtailed in 1724 when he abdicated in favour of his short-lived son, Louis I, was one of the most important in the country's history. This highly readable account is the first biography of Philip V in English. Previous writing on Philip has been largely negative, dismissing him as comic, stupid and indolent. Henry Kamen demonstrates here, however, that the king initiated significant developments in politics, imperial policy, finance, government and military affairs that laid the basis of the modern Spanish state. Philip also encouraged literature, the creative arts and music in ways that brought Spanish culture closer in touch with the rest of Europe, and he dealt authoritatively with issues concerning the autonomy of the provinces of Spain and the role of the monarchy itself. Drawing on contemporary opinion and fresh archival sources, Kamen discusses Philip's character, decisions and policies. He offers a new assessment of the king's illness (which led earlier historians to view Philip as mad) and re-evaluates the role of his two wives. Kamen's account of Philip as king also provides an essential introduction to the study of early eighteenth-century Spain and the Bourbon monarchy. Henry Kamen is Professor of the Higher Council for Scientific Research in Barcelona. He has held posts at several universities in Britain and the United States, most recently as visiting professor at the University of Chicago. He is the author of many books on European and Spanish history, including 'Philip of Spain', 'The Spanish Inquisition', and 'The Phoenix and the Flame: Catalonia and the Counter Reformation', all published by Yale University Press.
A Short Life Of Napoleon Bonaparte
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Author : Ida Minerva Tarbell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1895
A Short Life Of Napoleon Bonaparte written by Ida Minerva Tarbell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1895 with Biography categories.
A Short History Of Spain
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Author : Lady Maria Callcott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1828
A Short History Of Spain written by Lady Maria Callcott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1828 with Spain categories.
History Of The Reign Of Philip The Second King Of Spain
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Author : William Hickling Prescott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1856
History Of The Reign Of Philip The Second King Of Spain written by William Hickling Prescott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1856 with Spain categories.
Memoirs Of Spain During The Reigns Of Philip Iv And Charles Ii From 1621 To 1700 Volume Ii
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Author : John Colin Dunlop
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Memoirs Of Spain During The Reigns Of Philip Iv And Charles Ii From 1621 To 1700 Volume Ii written by John Colin Dunlop and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
First published in the early 19th century, this fascinating book provides a firsthand account of life in Spain during the rule of two of its most important monarchs. Using a combination of personal anecdotes and historical research, author John Colin Dunlop offers a compelling portrait of a complex and tumultuous period in Spanish history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Juan De Ovando
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Author : Stafford Poole
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2004
Juan De Ovando written by Stafford Poole and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
Philip II is a fascinating and enigmatic figure in Spanish history, but it was his letrados--professional bureaucrats and ministers trained in law--who made his vast castilian empire possible. In Juan de Ovando, Stafford Poole traces the life and career of a key minister in the king's government to explore the role that letrados played in Spanish society as they sought to displace the higher nobility in the administration through a system based upon merit. Juan de Ovando was an industrious, discerning, and loyal servant, yet, like all letrados, he owed his position to royal favor. Ovando began his career as an ecclesiastical judge and inquisitor in Seville. From there, at the king's order, he undertook the reform of the University of Alcalá de Henares, one of his most enduring achievements. Appointed then to the supreme council of the Spanish Inquisition, Ovando was commissioned to investigate the Council of the Indies, over which he eventually presided. In this role, Ovando began codifying laws and collecting information about Spain's overseas possessions through the famed Relaciones geográficas--wide-ranging surveys of daily life in the New World. He devised long-term and forward-looking colonial policies for New Spain while, also serving as president of the Council of Finance, he sought to bring order to Spain's chaotic financial situation. Poole's biography of Juan de Ovando provides an intimate view of the day-to-day influence letrados wielded over the Spanish colonial machine.
Littell S Living Age
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1872
Littell S Living Age written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1872 with Literature categories.
The Reign In Spain
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Author : W. Kristjan Arnold
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-02-26
The Reign In Spain written by W. Kristjan Arnold and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-26 with categories.
Spain is a country rich in culture and tradition, though often misunderstood beyond its borders. Examined herein is Spain's turbulent 20th century, a period of political upheaval marked by a gruesome civil war and multiple regime changes. Throughout all the turmoil, one constant on the nation's political landscape has been the Spanish Monarchy. This book offers compelling insights on how the Bourbon Dynasty survived Republics, Franco's Dictatorship, assassinations, coups, and a myriad of other adverse obstacles. It is a saga of how the Monarchy fell in the 1930's, how Royalists plotted and schemed to get the throne back, and how that goal was achieved more than 40 years later. Moreover, it is an intriguing tale of power and perseverance, and the ultimate triumph over tyranny. Enjoy this fascinating story of a Royal family's struggle to deliver democracy to a nation starved for freedom and human rights.