The Emperor Charles V (Volume 2) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1910. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... INDEX TO CAREER OF CHARLES V. Charles V., birth (February 24, 1500), T. 2; inherits Netherlands and Franche Comte (1506), 3; childhood and education, 7-11; betrothal to Mary Tudor, 11, 12; character, 12- 15; Spanish inheritance (1516), 16- 21; voyage to Spain, 22-24; journey through Northern Spain, 25, 26; visit to Queen Juana, 27, 29; recognition as king at Valladolid (1518), 29-30; Castilian discontent, 31, 32: recep- tion in Aragon, 33, 35; recognition at Barcelona, 36; election as Emperor (1519), 36; Castilian opposition to, 36, 37; conflict with the Cortes at Santiago and Corunna, 37-41; bad opening of his reign, 42, 44; desire to be elected Emperor, 45, 46; difficult position as Emperor, 46-56; acquires Wurttem- berg, 57; rivalry with Francis I., 58- 64; relations to England, 65-67; visit to England (1520), 67; coronation at Aix, 67; Aleander's estimate of his character, 68, 69; presence at diet of Worms (1521), 70-72; gives audience to Luther, 76; condemnation of Luther, 77-81; accepts a new Imperial Constitution, 81 -84; grants the Austrian provinces to Ferdinand, 84-86; visits England en route for Spain (1522), 86; neglect of the war of the Communes, 93; instructions to the Constable and Admiral, 100; arrival in Spain with German troops and artillery (1522), 105, 106; severity towards the rebels, 106, 107; persecution of Valencian Moriscos, 109-112; attitude towards Sicilian revolt, 113-116; relations to Leo X., 119-124; comparison of his resources with those of Francis I., 125-128; grievances against Francis I., 136-138; at war with France (1521), 139-141; secures the election of Adrian VI. (1522), 142; of Clement VII. (1523), 144; fidelity to his friends, 145; varying fortunes in the war, 146-153; reception of the news of victory of ...