William S. Maltby is an emeritus professor of history whose extensive writings focus on Spain and the Spanish Empire in the sixteenth century. His analyses offer deep insights into a pivotal period of Spanish history. Maltby's approach provides readers with a detailed understanding of the political and social forces that shaped early modern Europe.
At its peak the Spanish empire stretched from Italy and the Netherlands to Peru and the Philippines. Its influence remains very significant to the history of Europe and the Americas. Maltby provides a concise and readable history of the empire's dramatic rise and fall, with special emphasis on the economy, institutions and intellectual movements.
Recollections of the Table-Talk of Samuel Rogers is a delightful collection of anecdotes and witticisms from one of the most famous literary salons of the early 19th century. Including contributions from luminaries such as Lord Byron, William Wordsworth, and Sir Walter Scott, this book offers a unique window into the world of the Romantic poets. This edition includes commentary and analysis from leading literary scholars.
To Which Is Added Porsoniana
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