The World Is Not Enough The Imperial Vision of Philip II of Spain |
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Author:
| Parker, Geoffrey |
Series title: | Edmonson Lecture Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-918954-77-0 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2001 |
Publisher: | Baylor University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Often in the past, the Edmondson Lectures have tended to fall into one of two distinct categories: they either conveyed the results of recent historical research, or they constituted a synthesis of a scholar's lifetime work on a subject of major historical importance. Professor Parker's lectures combine the two approaches in a masterful way as he analyzes the manner in which Philip II of Spain managed his global Empire while being driven - and tragically handicapped - by an...
More DescriptionOften in the past, the Edmondson Lectures have tended to fall into one of two distinct categories: they either conveyed the results of recent historical research, or they constituted a synthesis of a scholar's lifetime work on a subject of major historical importance. Professor Parker's lectures combine the two approaches in a masterful way as he analyzes the manner in which Philip II of Spain managed his global Empire while being driven - and tragically handicapped - by an overpowering messianic complex. Parker's lectures combine the most profound insights with a lucidity of presentation.