Mary and Philip

Mary and Philip
Author: Alexander Samson
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Total Pages: 469
Release: 2020-01-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 1526142252

The co-monarchy of Mary I and Philip II put England at the heart of early modern Europe. This positive reassessment of their joint reign counters a series of parochial, misogynist and anti-Catholic assumptions, correcting the many myths that have grown up around the marriage and explaining the reasons for its persistent marginalisation in the historiography of sixteenth-century England. Using new archival discoveries and original sources, the book argues for Mary as a great Catholic queen, while fleshing out Philip’s important contributions as king of England. It demonstrates the many positive achievements of this dynastic union in everything from culture, music and art to cartography, commerce and exploration. An important corrective for anyone interested in the history of Tudor England and Habsburg Spain.

Rutland Papers

Rutland Papers
Author: William Jerdan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 158
Release: 1842
Genre: Great Britain
ISBN:

Princely Power in the Dutch Republic

Princely Power in the Dutch Republic
Author: Geert H. Janssen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN:

Princely Power in the Dutch Republic offers a vivid analysis of the role of patronage in the Dutch Golden Age. It is based on the highly illuminating private diaries of William Frederick of Nassau (1613-1664).