Parker, Geoffrey

The Grand Strategy of Philip II [16th Century Spanish Empire]

New Haven & London: Yale University Press, 1998. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

No Flaws or Blemishes; Gift Quality. 9.5 inches tall; 446 pages with Chapter Notes, Bibliography and Index with a few illustrations.

Parker examines how Philip's governance was influenced by his distinctive strategic culture, characterized by a centralized system and an overwhelming influx of information, which he struggled to manage effectively offering a meticulous analysis of the strategic decisions made by Spain’s King Philip II during his reign from 1556 to 1598.

The book delves into three pivotal case studies: Philip's attempts to maintain authority in the Netherlands, his management of foreign relations with England and Scotland, and his ill-fated Armada campaign against England. Parker argues that Philip's tendency to micromanage, his inflexibility, and his messianic worldview led to strategic failures that had lasting repercussions for the Spanish Empire. [Adapted from Resources]

Subjects: Philip II of Spain, Spanish Empire, Strategic Studies, Early Modern Europe, History, Military Strategy, Biography

Item #20336
ISBN: 0300075405

Price: $35.00