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NOTICES OF THE EMPEROR CHARLES THE FIFTH, IN 1555 AND 1556 IBD

NABU PRESS
02 / 2010
9781146106481
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Sinopsis

'Notices of the Emperor Charles the Fifth, in 1555 and 1556' offers a unique glimpse into the twilight years of one of Europe?s most powerful rulers. Through the carefully selected dispatches of Federigo Badoer, the Venetian Ambassador to the court of Bruxelles, readers gain insight into Charles V?s life as he prepared to abdicate his vast empire. Compiled and presented by William Stirling Maxwell, this collection provides invaluable firsthand observations of the Emperor?s daily life, political maneuverings, and evolving state of mind during a pivotal period in European history. These notices capture the intricacies of courtly life and the significant political events that shaped the continent. This book is essential for historians and anyone interested in the Renaissance, the Habsburg dynasty, and the art of diplomacy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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