Philip II

“Philip II” by Geoffrey Parker is a comprehensive biography published by Open Court in 2002. This fourth edition, consisting of 262 pages, delves into the life of Philip II, utilizing a vast collection of the king’s private correspondence to reveal his emotions, personal thoughts, and social philosophy. The book provides an in-depth exploration of Philip’s reign and the historical context of his time, making it a significant contribution to the study of European royalty and history.
Readers will find a detailed examination of Philip II’s life, enriched by a Bibliographical Essay that assesses new works related to the king, coinciding with the 400th anniversary of his death. This edition offers insights into the complexities of his character and the philosophical underpinnings of his rule, appealing to those interested in biography, historical narratives, and the intricacies of royal life in Spain and Europe.
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In this spellbinding biography, the definitive work on Philip, Geoffrey Parker drew upon a vast, previously untapped collection of the king’s private correspondence, in which he expressed his emotions, personal thoughts, and social philosophy. This new edition has a Bibliographical Essay, evaluating the many new works on Philip published on and around the 400th anniversary of his death.
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