{"product_id":"philip-v-of-spain-the-king-who-reigned-twice-9780300087185","title":"Philip V of Spain: The King Who Reigned Twice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip V of Spain: The King Who Reigned Twice\u003c\/strong\u003e by Kamen, Henry. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780300087185.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip V, who reluctantly assumed the Spanish throne in 1700, was the first of the Bourbon dynasty which continues to rule Spain today. His 46-year reign, briefly curtailed in 1724 when he abdicated in favour of his short-lived son, Louis I, was one of the most important in the countrys history. This account is the first biography of Philip V in English.\nDrawing on contemporary opinion and fresh archival sources, Kamen discusses Philips character, decisions and policies. He offers a new assessment of the kings illness (which led earlier historians to view Philip as mad) and re-evaluates the role of his two wives. Kamens account of Philip as king also provides an essential introduction to the study of early eighteenth-century Spain and the Bourbon monarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yale University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964878450741,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300087187","price":88.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300087185_bb998bf6-7803-4f56-b2e9-1498cbf970ef.jpg?v=1781361185","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/philip-v-of-spain-the-king-who-reigned-twice-9780300087185","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}