Emperor Charles V: 1500 - 1558

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In the first half of the 16th century, Emperor Charles V ruled a conglomerate of territory more extensive than that previously held by any ruler in European history. This work studies Charles V and re-evaluates his role as a pivital character in the 16th century. The book attempts to answer such questions as: what can one person, given an inordinate amount of power by quirk of fate, achieve; how much freedom did he have; and did it help him reach his objective Blockman also looks at the relationship between the will of an individual and the power of structures in times of such mutability.

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Wim Blockmans, Professor of History, University of Leiden.