A Great Emperor: Charles V, 1519-1558 (1917) - Paperback

""A Great Emperor: Charles V, 1519-1558"" is a historical biography written by Christopher Hare and published in 1917. The book explores the life and reign of Charles V, who was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1519 to 1558. Hare examines Charles V's rise to power, his accomplishments as emperor, and the challenges he faced during his reign, including conflicts with the Ottoman Empire and the Protestant Reformation. The book also delves into Charles V's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with physical and mental health issues. Hare draws on a variety of primary sources, including letters and documents from Charles V's time, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this important historical figure. Overall, ""A Great Emperor: Charles V, 1519-1558"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in European history or the reign of Charles V specifically.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.