The Reign of Charles V

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 history of Europe and America than the reign of Charles V. Charles ruled the first truly global empire, his sovereignty extending beyond Spain to the Netherlands, much of Italy, the Americas, and the Holy Roman Empire. His life saw the waning...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333677676
• ISBN13: 9780333677674
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.9"

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.