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The Oxford Dictionary of Art | 2004 | | Â© The Oxford Dictionary of Art 2004, originally published by Oxford University Press 2004. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Philip II, King of Spain. See Habsburg.

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	Philip II--the 'Most Catholic King'? Jonathan Lewis takes issue with a common interpretation.(Talking Points)(Biography) Magazine article from: History Review; 12/1/2004; ; 700+ words ; Philip II, as befits one of Europe's most important...poses the most problems for students of Philip II. It has become a myth perpetuated over...of his kingship. There is no doubt that Philip II has caused immense historical debate. Geoffrey...
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	Philip II: The Barbaric King; The "real" story behind the great Macedonian conqueror. M2 Presswire; 8/5/2002; 700+ words ; ...August 2002-1stBooks Library: Philip II: The Barbaric King; The "real...BEACH FLORIDA - History tells us that Philip II of Macedon was the architect of the...people have learned in history, Philip II was the epitome of a true Macedonian...
	The Grand Strategy of Philip II.(Review) Magazine article from: History Today; 7/1/1999; ; 700+ words ; The Grand Strategy of Philip II Geoffrey Parker Yale University Press...fold into each other. The sweep of Philip II's grasp on territories in three continents...in history' was well understood by Philip's opponents. Parker records Francis...
	The Grand Strategy of Philip II.(Review) (book reviews) Magazine article from: History Review; 9/1/1999; ; 700+ words ; The Grand Strategy of Philip II Geoffrey Parker Yale University Press, 1998 445...0 300 07540 5 examines the latest research on Philip II of Spain The death of Philip II of Spain in 1598 amid an odour of sanctity and...
	Possessing the sacred: monarchy and identity in Philip II's relic collection at the Escorial. Magazine article from: Renaissance Quarterly; 3/22/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...The most famous anecdote about King Philip II (1527-98) and his passion for...perhaps best captures the essence of Philip II's political and religious project...should not stop us from believing that Philip II's passion for relics reflected...
	Books: Heroic hate figure Philip II of Spain does not deserve his black reputation, says John Adamson Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 5/25/1997; ; 700+ words ; Philip of Spain by Henry Kamen Yale, pounds 25, 384 pp For all his virtues, Philip's escutcheon is not entirely stain-free...rulers have received a worse press than Philip II of Spain. Sinister, black-suited, and...
	The Seventh Window: The King's Window Donated by Philip II and Mary Tudor to Sint Janskerk in Gouda, 1557.(Book review) Magazine article from: Renaissance Quarterly; 6/22/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...The King's Window Donated by Philip II and Mary Tudor to Sint Janskerk in...large upper expanses. In 1557 Philip II, giddy from his victory over the...the political situation in which Philip II found himself in 1557. Particularly...
	Philip II of Spain champion of catholicism: David McKinnon-Bell assesses the degree to which Philip II's policies were motivated by religious zeal. (Profiles in Power). Magazine article from: History Review; 9/1/2001; ; 700+ words ; Unquestionably Philip II was a loyal son of the Catholic Church...desire to be the ruler of heretics'. Philip also attempted to improve the quality...of the reform programme. Moreover, Philip actively defended and promoted' the...
	THE KEY PLAYERS.(Elizabeth I of England and Philip II of Spain) Magazine article from: Calliope; 5/1/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...Europe, Elizabeth I of England and Philip II of Spain, disagreed on almost everything...To Catholics, and particularly to Philip, a deeply religious man, Elizabeth...as Elizabeth did, was more than Philip could take. In his enormous residence...

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