Charles V was elected Holy Roman Emperor and, until his death in 1558, he was to play a central role on the European political stage. The book is a clear introduction to the often confusing train of events in the first half of the sixteenth century. It looks at Charles's response to the Protestant Reformation in Germany; his efforts to retain the Netherlands under Habsburg control; his struggle with France for domination over Italy; and his attempts to check the expansion of Ottoman power in the Mediterranean.
| ISBN: | 9781138157675 |
| Publication date: | 23rd December 2016 |
| Author: | Martyn Rady |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Series: | Seminar Studies |
| Genres: |
History and Archaeology European history |
Charles V was elected Holy Roman Emperor and, until his death in 1558, he was to play a central role on the European political stage. The book is a clear introduction to the often confusing train of events in the first half of the sixteenth century. It looks at Charles's response to the Protestant Reformation in Germany; his efforts to retain the Netherlands under Habsburg control; his struggle with France for domination over Italy; and his attempts to check the expansion of Ottoman power in the Mediterranean.
The Emperor Charles V features in the following genres: History and Archaeology, European history
The Emperor Charles V is available in Hardback
The Emperor Charles V was written by Martyn Rady and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Emperor Charles V has 144 pages
Yes it is part of Seminar Studies series
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