This book traces the history of Ferdinand and Isabella in laying the foundations of a single Spanish state. An account is then given of their grandson Charles V's rule of Spain and his search for solutions to the challenges of a new empire in America. The author also charts how Charles bore the increasingly heavy burden of the Holy Roman empire with his struggle to protect it against Lutherans within and Turkish attack from the east. The final chapters concentrate on Francis I as ruler, warrior, defender of the Catholic Church and patron of the arts. Each chapter concludes with extracts from contemporary documents.

This book traces the history of Ferdinand and Isabella in laying the foundations of a single Spanish state.

Book Information
ISBN 9780521598705
Author Catherine Mulgan
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 225g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 153mm * 8mm