"Fernando âAlvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba, is one of the most formidable and controversial figures of the sixteenth century. He has long been depicted as an evil genius: the gruesome face of Spanish imperialism and dark suppressor of the revolt in the Low Countries. During his long and fascinating life Alba revealed wide-ranging skills and interests. A successful soldier, he was also a distinguished courtier and an influential diplomat, serving his monarchs, Charles V and Philip II, without fail. Moreover, he was an avid art collector. Previously unexamined data from various international archives and newly developed insights have now collectively formed a more nuanced image of the Grand Duke. In this book, sixteen leading historians from eight countries present their differing views on Alba's life and career, shedding new light on this intriguing and influential leader who had strong political and religious convictions."--Jacket.
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Maurits Ebben studied history at Leiden University and l'Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris. After researching and lecturing in Colombia (South America) and Mexico he has been engaged since 1992 as lecturer at the Institute for History of Leiden University. His dissertation concerns a study of the financing of the Spanish effort by Portuguese bankers during the Eighty Years War (1568-1648) with the Dutch: Zilver, brood en kogels voor de koning.Kredietverlening door Portugese bankiers aan de Spaanse kroon, 1621-1665 (Leiden 1996). Maurits Ebben teaches Dutch early modern history and is interested in the external relations of the Dutch Republic, particularly with the Iberian world.
Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alba, is one of the most formidable and controversial figures of the sixteenth century. He has long been depicted as an evil genius: the gruesome face of Spanish imperialism and dark suppressor of the revolt in the Low Countries.
During his long and fascinating life Alba revealed wide-ranging skills and interests. A successful soldier, he was also a distinguished courtier and an influential diplomat, serving his monarchs, Charles V and Philip II, without fail. Moreover, he was an avid art collector.
Previously unexamined data from various international archives and newly developed insights have now collectively formed a more nuanced image of the Grand Duke. In this book, sixteen leading historians from eight countries present their differing views on Alba's life and career, shedding new light on this intriguing and influential leader who had strong political and religious convictions.
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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Third Duke of Alba, is one of the most formidable and controversial figures of the sixteenth century. He has been depicted as a great hero, an indefatigable defender of the Catholic faith and a true buttress of the Spanish monarchy, but also as a terrifying man, the dark suppressor of the revolt in the Low Countries. During his long and fascinating life Alba revealed wide-ranging skills and interests. A successful soldier, he was also a distinguished courtier and an influential diplomat serving his monarchs, Charles V and Philip II, without fail. Moreover, he was a maecenas and an avid art collector. Using a variety of sources, including previously unexamined data, sixteen leading historians from eight countries present newly developed insights and offer a nuanced image of the Grand Duque. Adopting different perspectives, they shed new light on this intriguing and influential leader, thus showing that Alba continues to be deserving of study and discussion. AUTHOR: Maurits Ebben studied history at Leiden University and l'Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris. After researching and lecturing in Colombia (South America) and Mexico he has been engaged since 1992 as lecturer at the Institute for History of Leiden University. His dissertation concerns a study of the financing of the Spanish effort by Portuguese bankers during the Eighty Years War (1568-1648) with the Dutch: Zilver, brood en kogels voor de koning.Kredietverlening door Portugese bankiers aan de Spaanse kroon, 1621-1665 (Leiden 1996). Maurits Ebben teaches Dutch early modern history and is interested in the external relations of the Dutch Republic, particularly with the Iberian world. 124 illustrations Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Third Duke of Alba, is one of the most formidable and controversial figures of the sixteenth century. He has been depicted as a great hero, an indefatigable defender of the Catholic faith and a true buttress of the Spanish monarchy, but also as a terrifying man, the dark suppressor of the revolt in the Low Countries. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9789490258085
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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Third Duke of Alba, is one of the most formidable and controversial figures of the sixteenth century. He has been depicted as a great hero, an indefatigable defender of the Catholic faith and a true buttress of the Spanish monarchy, but also as a terrifying man, the dark suppressor of the revolt in the Low Countries. During his long and fascinating life Alba revealed wide-ranging skills and interests. A successful soldier, he was also a distinguished courtier and an influential diplomat serving his monarchs, Charles V and Philip II, without fail. Moreover, he was a maecenas and an avid art collector. Using a variety of sources, including previously unexamined data, sixteen leading historians from eight countries present newly developed insights and offer a nuanced image of the Grand Duque. Adopting different perspectives, they shed new light on this intriguing and influential leader, thus showing that Alba continues to be deserving of study and discussion. AUTHOR: Maurits Ebben studied history at Leiden University and l'Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales in Paris. After researching and lecturing in Colombia (South America) and Mexico he has been engaged since 1992 as lecturer at the Institute for History of Leiden University. His dissertation concerns a study of the financing of the Spanish effort by Portuguese bankers during the Eighty Years War (1568-1648) with the Dutch: Zilver, brood en kogels voor de koning.Kredietverlening door Portugese bankiers aan de Spaanse kroon, 1621-1665 (Leiden 1996). Maurits Ebben teaches Dutch early modern history and is interested in the external relations of the Dutch Republic, particularly with the Iberian world. 124 illustrations Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Third Duke of Alba, is one of the most formidable and controversial figures of the sixteenth century. He has been depicted as a great hero, an indefatigable defender of the Catholic faith and a true buttress of the Spanish monarchy, but also as a terrifying man, the dark suppressor of the revolt in the Low Countries. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9789490258085
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