Philip II
Geoffrey Parker
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Philip II
Published
1978
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pages
234
ISBN-10
0316690805
Description
"Spanish America was to a large extent the creation of one man - Philip II of Spain, "The Most Potent Monarch of Christendom." Philip ruled a quarter of the world's population, including the Philippines (named after him), everything from Florida to the southern tip of Chile, and much of Europe. Philip is also noted for a great failure - his ill-fated attempt to invade England with his Armada.". "Obsessively devoted to his faith, Philip could never trust anyone, and would not compromise with Protestants or Muslims. He watched with righteous delight the agonies of heretics burning at the stake. He had a tremendous capacity for detailed administrative work, sometimes dealing with as many as four hundred documents a day. Yet he was almost equally devoted to pleasure and the Arts. Philip was a connoisseur who relished Titian and Bosch, but was strangely blind to the genius on his doorstep: El Greco." "In this biography, Geoffrey Parker drew upon a vast, previously untapped collection of the king's private correspondence, in which he expressed his emotions, personal thoughts, and social philosophy. This new edition has a Bibliographical Essay, evaluating the many new works on Philip published on and around the 400th anniversary of his death."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Philip II?
This edition of Philip II has approximately 234 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Philip II?
For most readers, Philip II typically takes between 4h 53m and 3h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 58,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 58,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Philip II?
The estimated word count for Philip II is approximately 58,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Philip II?
Philip II was written by Geoffrey Parker.
When was Philip II published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1978. The original work may have been published on a different date.