ABSTRACT
Any assessment of Philip II's rule assumes the appearance of a paradox. In analysing the nature and impact of Philip II's rule and government, the author seeks to examine the extent of the changes in royal finance, the economic and social issues, the impact of religion -- both within Spain and throughout its Empire -- and the aims and motives behind the king's foreign policy.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |8 pages
The Background
chapter |3 pages
Charles V's Legacy
chapter |5 pages
Philip II's Character
part |82 pages
Descriptive Analysis
chapter |17 pages
Government and Administration
chapter |13 pages
Finances
chapter |9 pages
The Economy
chapter |10 pages
Religion and Religious Affairs
chapter |14 pages
Domestic Rebellions
chapter |19 pages
Foreign Policy
part |8 pages
Assessment
chapter |5 pages
How Absolute was Philip II?
chapter |3 pages
Success or Failure? Spain in the 1590s
part |15 pages
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