Philip II: (1527-1598)

Walshs greatest book--about Europes most powerful king ever. But more it is a panorama of the entire 16th century. Covers the birth of Protestantism and the secret efforts to undermine Catholic unity the Huguenot wars in France the Sack of Rome Great Siege Battle of Lepanto Spanish Armada Council of Trent etc.; and Henry VIII Mary Tudor Elizabeth I St. Pius V St. Teresa of Avila St. Ignatius of Loyola etc. Reads fast; never bogs down. Beautiful hardbound gift edition! Individually shrink-wrapped for protection. 770 pgs HB