The Reign of Charles V (European History in Perspective, 4)

by William S. Maltby

Book Overview

Why should we remember the reign of Charles V? What happened in those years that altered the course of history and helped to shape the world we live in today? Few ages have been more important to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333677684
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Palgrave Publishers, Limited
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.4" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

A short, succinct look at an important ruler's reign

First off, this is not a biography of Charles V. It is as the title says and what Maltby says in his Introduction, it is a history of the reign of Charles V. This glances quite a bit on Charles V, so you do see quite a bit of his life. Even more so you see his realms and the wars and laws that were enacted. For the most part this is a short and succinct analysis of this important ruler's reign. It is a bit dry and sometimes reads more like a recital of facts, but it does move well from chapter to chapter. I would recommend this book only to someone who has read a biography or is familiar with Charles V and would like a more close analysis of his reign. 3.75 stars.