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| Named Person: | Philip, King of Spain; Felipe, Rey de España. |
|---|---|
| Material Type: | Biography |
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Henry Kamen |
| ISBN: | 9780300162448 0300162448 |
| OCLC Number: | 444111872 |
| Description: | xv, 291 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | Genesis -- The battle -- Foundation -- The magic temple of wisdom -- The prisoner of the Escorial -- A brace of eagles: images of power and monarchy -- The Hall of battles -- Powerhouse of faith -- Inventing the Escorial. |
| Responsibility: | Henry Kamen. |
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"The perfect subject for Henry Kamen, who has dedicated his life to challenging just about every myth and unquestioned assumption about Spain and its history. He takes on all interpreters, but above all, he takes on the ghosts of Philip II conjured up by his detractors and admirers."--Carlos Eire, Yale University--Carlos Eire Read more...
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