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The Grand Strategy of Philip II (Updated Edition) by Professor Geoffrey Parker Paperback, 472 Pages, Published 2000 ISBN-10: 0-300-08273-8 / 0300082738 ISBN-13: 978-0-300-08273-9 / 9780300082739 This fascinating book is highly original, in that it specifically analyses how Philip II of Spain ruled the first global empire in history, from 1556 to his death in 1598. Geoffrey Parker investigates the strengths and weaknesses of Philip's strategic vision, the priorities that underlay his policie |