Philip II

By A. Woodward
July 1992
Pearson Education / Longman
ISBN: 0582072328
144 pages
$36.50 Paper original

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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.

Contents
PART ONE: THE BACKGROUND
1. Charles V's Legacy
2. Philip II's Character

PART TWO: DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS
3. Government and Administration
4. Finances
5. The Economy
6. Religion and Religious Affairs
7. Domestic Rebellions
8. Foreign Policy

PART THREE: ASSESSMENT
9. How Absolute was Philip II?
10. Success or failure? Spain in the 1590's

PART FOUR: DOCUMENTS
Genealogy: Philip II's family
Glossary
Bibliography
Index

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