History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2

CHAPTER I.

ABDICATION OF CHARLES THE FIFTH.

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Introductory Remarks--Spain under Charles the Fifth--He prepares to resign the Crown--His Abdication--His Return to Spain--His Journey to Yuste 1

CHAPTER II.

EARLY DAYS OF PHILIP.

Birth of Philip the Second--His Education--Intrusted wit...