Antique 1800s History of the Reign of Philip the Second by William Prescott 1882

Antique 1800s History of the Reign of Philip the Second - King of Spain. By William H. Prescott. New and revised edition. Printed in 1882. In three volumes, vol 1. With the authors latest corrections and additions. Images and hand written notes copied into this edition. Rich red hardcover book with intricate gold detailing on the spine. Has some light wear as shown, but overall very good condition. Very rare copy! William Prescott offers a thorough history of the sixteenth century King of Spain. A first edition of William Prescott's account of the reign of Philip II of Spain, also known as Philip the Prudent. Written by one of the most eminent historians of nineteenth century, William Hickling Prescott, provides a detailed history of the reigns of Philip. Phillip was King of Spain from 1556, King of Portugal from 1580, and King of Naples and Sicily from 1554 until his death in 1598. He was also Duke of Milan from 1540, and from 1555, he was Lord of the Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands.