The World Of Emperor Charles V

Proceedings of the Colloquium, Amsterdam, 04.-06 October 2000. Edited by Wim Blockmans and Nicolette Mout.

Including 8 contributions in english, 3 in german, 3 in french and one in spanish. The volume is the result of an international colloquium that sought to integrate a wealth of international research to construct a more comprehensive view of the Emperor's pivotal role in the evolution of Western influence and power. The contributors examine the economic developments that emerged under his rule, including the financing of wars and how his merging of various realms stimulated trade between different regions. The authors then consider the structure of Charles's political system, exploring the monarchy's method for maintaining the secrecy of their communications and the structure of his vast empire's administrative apparatus. The volume concludes with an examination of the unique relationship between Charles and artists as he constructed and manipulated his public image through his support of artworks that glorified his deeds. With contributions by Mia J. Rodríguez-Salgado, James D. Tracy, Peter Marzahl et al. VII,364 Seiten mit Abb., broschiert (Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences KNAW 2004) leichte Lagerspuren/minor shelfwear