The Reign of Charles V (European History in Perspective) [Paperback]

William S. Maltby (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0333677684 | ISBN-13: 978-0333677681 | Publication Date: November 4, 2004

The Reign of Charles V is an important new study of one of the most important rulers in world history. As the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain during the mid-1500s, Charles V ruled the first truly global empire and was the greatest of all the Habsburg Emperors. He was responsible for, among other things, the conquests of Mexico and Peru and the consequent European influence on Latin America, the waning of the Renaissance, the religious transformation of Europe by the Protestant and Catholic Reformations, and the establishment of a Habsburg empire in Eastern Europe.William Maltby's engaging new study not only looks at the emperor as a person, but also examines such important critical issues as his policies and their consequences. Concise and readable, The Reign of Charles V provides an indispensable introduction to an era that changed the world.

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'The text is broader than existing ones and does not only approach the subject from the viewpoint of political history - there is considerable attention to the overseas dimension of the Empire.' - Dr Sandra Cavallo, Royal Holloway, University of London --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

William Maltby is Professor of History Emeritus at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. He has served as Executive Director of the Center for Reformation Research and has written extensively on various aspects of early modern history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (November 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333677684
• ISBN-13: 978-0333677681
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A short, succinct look at an important ruler's reign, January 22, 2007

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First off, this is not a biography of Charles V. It is as the title says and what Maltby says in his Introduction, it is a history of the reign of Charles V. This glances quite a bit on Charles V, so you do see quite a bit of his life. Even more so you see his realms and the wars and laws that were enacted.

For the most part this is a short and succinct analysis of this important ruler's reign. It is a bit dry and sometimes reads more like a recital of facts, but it does move well from chapter to chapter.

I would recommend this book only to someone who has read a biography or is familiar with Charles V and would like a more close analysis of his reign.

3.75 stars.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good short reference book, March 15, 2010

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This review is from: The Reign of Charles V (European History in Perspective) (Paperback)

It is a good short reference book for those who are interested in the history of the House of Habsburg and it's Spanish branch. Book provides ample bibliography for those who want to research subject in depth.