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Imprudent King

A New Life of Philip II

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Imprudent King

Von: Geoffrey Parker
Gesprochen von: Nigel Patterson
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Philip II is not only the most famous king in Spanish history, but one of the most famous monarchs in English history: the man who married Mary Tudor and later launched the Spanish Armada against her sister Elizabeth I. This compelling biography of the most powerful European monarch of his day begins with his conception (1526) and ends with his ascent to Paradise (1603), two occurrences surprisingly well documented by contemporaries. Eminent historian Geoffrey Parker draws on four decades of research on Philip as well as a recent, extraordinary archival discovery - a trove of 3,000 documents in the vaults of the Hispanic Society of America in New York City, unread since crossing Philip's own desk more than four centuries ago. Many of them change significantly what we know about the king.

The book examines Philip's long apprenticeship; his three principal interests (work, play, and religion); and the major political, military, and personal challenges he faced during his long reign. Parker offers fresh insights into the causes of Philip's leadership failures: was his empire simply too big to manage, or would a monarch with different talents and temperament have fared better?

©2014 Geoffrey Parker (P)2018 Tantor Europa Herrschaftshäuser Neuere Politik Politik & Aktivismus

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"He is at pains to know Philip through the testimony of his friends, foes, courtiers and his own words and this authoritative, intelligently revisionist biography must stand now as the primary reference." (Iain Finlayson, Times [UK])
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but sometimes really hard to continue listening. Philipp is such a disgusting person that I was really tempted to stop listening.
The reader is to slow. I had to speed him up.

One the one hand highly interesting ...

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This book gives a great overview of the life of Philip II of Spain. It's well written and quotes extensively from the original sources. It does have a strong focus on England all in all, which might be good or bad depending on why you want to read it.

The voice actor does a great job, his tone is neutral and clear but never dry.

excellent history book

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