Category Archives: Philip II of Spain

“With the Heart of a King: Elizabeth I of England, Philip II of Spain, and the Fight for a Nation’s Soul and Crown” by Benton Rain Patterson

Posted on July 8, 2010 by

Entertaining and well-written, but lacks a cogent narrative. Continue reading →

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“Elizabeth and the Prince of Spain” by Margaret Irwin

Posted on July 8, 2010 by

Foreshadows the later bitter rivalry the two will engage in, culminating in the defeat of the Spanish Armada. Continue reading →

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