Margaret of Parma : a life

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Margaret of Parma : a life

by Charlie R. Steen

(Studies in medieval and Reformation thought, v. 174)

Brill, 2013

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [313]-316) and index

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Margaret of Parma, a natural child of Charles V, served her father through two marriages in Italy where she spent much of her life. She returned to the Netherlands to serve Philip II, her half-brother, as regent during the religious and political turmoil that became the Revolt against Spain. Her efforts at compromise infuriated Philip, who replaced her with the Duke of Alba.

Table of Contents

Introduction Major figures Abbreviations Illustrations Chapter I. The Emperor's Daughter: A Political Offering 1. A Child of the Netherlands 2. Medici Marriage 3. Farnese Marriage 4. Duchess of Parma Chapter II. Return to the Netherlands 1. Meeting Philip II 2. Choosing Margaret as Regent 3. A New Court Chapter III. Lost Illusions 1. New Court, New Hopes, New Obstacles 2. The Calvinist Challenge and the Conflict over Granvelle Chapter IV. Mingling Delights with Disaster 1. "Strange, variable, and dangerous times" 2. Extravagance in the Midst of Want 3. The Segovia Woods Letter Chapter V. The Confederate Spring 1. Challenging Margaret 2. Fatal Mission to Madrid 3. The Effects of the Accord 4. The Grip of Calvinism Chapter VI. The Calvinist Insurrection 1. "A Fury of Evil" 2. Revising the Accord 3. Calculated Concessions Chapter VII. Disordered and Hateful Times 1. A Dexterous and Devious Response 2. Margaret's Plan for Restoration 3. Counter-Attack Chapter VIII. Uneasy Victory 1. Capturing Tournai 2. Rejection Chapter IX. Poisoned Peace 1. Restoring Rule 2. Royal Intransigence Chapter X. Disgrace, Torment, and Shame 1. Resistance to Alva 2. Futile Pleas to Philip II Chapter XI. Madama Margarita 1. Talent and Energy Unbound 2. Wasted Time in the Netherlands 3. Final Years Bibliography Index

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