The Reign of Charles V

Published in 1856, this volume by William H. Prescott details the reign of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Prescott, a noted historian of Spain, describes the political and military struggles of this powerful monarch, whose empire included much of Europe and the Americas. He also discusses Charles's religious policies, which led to conflict with the Protestant Reformation.

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