Philip II of Spain -- ruler of the most extensive empire the world had ever known -- has been viewed in a harsh & negative light since his death in 1598. Identified with repression bigotry & fanaticism by his enemies he has been judged more by the political events of his reign than by his person. This book published four hundred years after Philips death is the first full-scale biography of the king. Placing him within the social cultural religious & regional context of his times it presents a startling new picture of his character & reign. Drawing on Philips unpublished correspondence & on many other archival sources Henry Kamen reveals much about Philip the youth the man the husband the father the frequently troubled Christian & the king. Kamen finds that Philip was a cosmopolitan prince whose extensive experience of northern Europe broadened his cultural imagination & tastes whose staunchly conservative ideas were far from being illiberal & fanatical whose religious attitudes led him to accept a practical coexistence with Protestants & Jews & whose support for Las Casas & other defenders of the Indians in America helped determine government policy. Shedding completely new light on most aspects of Philips private life & in consequence on his public actions the book is the definitive portrayal of Philip II. ...

The Spanish Armada conjures up images of age-old rivalries bravery & treachery. However the same Spanish monarch who sent the Armada to invade England in 1588 was just a few years previously the King of England & husband of Mary Tudor. This important new book sheds new light on Philip II of Spain Englands forgotten sovereign. Previous accounts of Marys brief reign have focused on the martyrdom of Protestant dissenters the loss of English territory as well as Marys infamous personality meaning that her husband Philip has remained in the shadows. In this book Harry Kelsey uncovers Philips life
- from his childhood & education in Spain to his marriage to Mary & the political manoeuvrings involved in the marriage contract to the tumultuous aftermath of Marys death which ultimately led to hostile relations between Queen Elizabeth & Philip culminating in the Armada. Focusing especially on the period of Philips marriage to Mary Kelsey shows that Philip was in fact an active King of England & took a keen interest in the rule of his wifes kingdom. Casting fresh light on both Mary & Philip as well as European history more generally this book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the Tudor era.
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Philip Treacy by Kevin Davies enters the extraordinary hidden world of Philip Treacy-- one of the worlds most famous & influential milliners-- presenting a never-before-seen 20-year collaboration between the revered hat designer & his long-time friend photographer Kevin Davies."--Jacket flap." ...

Philips Astronomy Starter Pack is an exciting new starter pack suitable for use in the Northern Hemisphere containing three essential items to introduce the beginner to the fascinating hobby of astronomy: Philips Glow-in-the-Dark Planisphere: This br&-new planisphere has been specially made so that after being held under a bright light the stars & the names & shapes of the constellations will glow in the dark for a period. It is both a fun & practical starfinder for identifying the stars & constellations visible on any night of the year from the UK Northern Europe & Canada (51.5 degrees North); the star map is drawn by the well-known celestial cartographer Wil Tirion. A sheet explaining how to use the planisphere is included in the pack. Philips Exploring Stars & Planets: A colourful & entertaining introduction to the exciting world of astronomy this 80-page paperback is illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs artworks & maps as the author Ian Ridpath describes the latest developments in the fast-moving fields of space exploration & astronomy. Concise chapters introduce the Sun the Earth & all the other planets in our Solar System. Then moving further into space the author examines the stars & galaxies & explores the origin of the Universe. Philips Solar System Poster: A large attractive folded wall chart (580 x 870mm) illustrating the planets & other bodies in the Solar System with informative text & tables by Ian Ridpath. ...

Philips Big Road Atlas Britain & Ireland 2013 contains 96 pages of road maps covering Britain at 3 miles to 1 inch (Scottish Highlands & Western Isles at 4 miles to 1 inch Orkney & Shetland at 5.25 miles to 1 inch). The maps clearly mark service areas roundabouts & multi-level junctions & in rural areas distinguish between roads over & under 4 metres wide
- a boon for drivers of wide vehicles. The atlas also

Includes:: route-planning maps a distance table 12 large-scale city approach maps with named arterial roads & 58 extra-detailed & fully indexed town & city plans.


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The 287 pages of main road maps in Philips Compact Atlas Britain 2012 are at the large scale of 3.3 miles to 1 inch (Scottish Islands at 6.7 miles to 1 inch) & include speed-camera locations. The maps clearly mark service areas roundabouts & multi-level junctions & in rural areas distinguish between roads above & below 4 metres wide
- a boon for drivers of wide vehicles. For leisure users scenic routes are highlighted & the maps show upland & highland areas as well as National & Forest Parks & Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Long-distance footpaths viewpoints beaches golf courses campsites & caravan sites are clearly shown.
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Philips Complete Road Atlas Britain & Ireland 2013 contains 160 pages of road maps covering Britain at 3 miles to 1 inch with the Western Isles Orkney & Shetland at smaller scales. The maps clearly mark service areas roundabouts & multi-level junctions & in rural areas distinguish between roads over & under 4 metres wide
- a boon for drivers of wide vehicles. The atlas also

Includes:: 10 pages of route-planning maps a distance table 10 large-scale city approach maps with named arterial roads & 64 extra-detailed & fully indexed town & city plans.


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Hardback atlases are popular as gifts & also for self-purchase by heavy users such as business drivers. This deluxe Philips Complete Road Atlas Britain & Ireland 2013 contains 160 pages of road maps covering Britain at 3 miles to 1 inch with the Western Isles Orkney & Shetland at smaller scales. The maps clearly mark service areas roundabouts & multi-level junctions & in rural areas distinguish between roads over & under 4 metres wide
- a boon for drivers of wide vehicles. The atlas also

Includes:: 10 pages of route-planning maps a distance table 10 large-scale city approach maps with named arterial roads & 64 extra-detailed & fully indexed town & city plans.


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Philips Complete Road Atlas Europe 2013 gives more for leisure travellers than any comparable product. In addition to the main maps at 1:750 000 the continental road network is shown at three supplementary scales from 1:250 000 to 1:3M with ultra-clear detailed maps for urban areas. Scenic routes are highlighted on the road maps with theme parks & World Heritage sites clearly shown. The maps also highlight towns with low-emission zones & show motorway rest/parking areas. In addition Philips Complete Road Atlas Europe 2013 features a unique fact-finder that provides key statistics currency information & recent events for each country. Philips Complete Road Atlas Europe 2013
Includes:: Up-to-date driving regulations including speed limits for every country in Europe; Listings for ski resorts & top visitor attractions country by country; 22 pages of route-planning maps which enable journeys of over 800 miles to be planned without turning a page; 175 pages of clear detailed road maps with scenic routes highlighted & toll toll-free & pre-pay motorways all clearly marked; Large-scale approach maps for 31 major cities; 50 city-centre plans marking historic buildings & tourist attractions as well as car parks head post offices & other facilities.
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A fully revised edition of this definitive street atlas of London at an extra-large easy-to-read scale. The centre of London is shown with 42 pages at the massive scale of 11 inches to 1 mile. The rest of London is shown with 227 pages at the exceptionally clear scale of 5.5 inches to 1 mile. The Congestion Charge Zone is highlighted on the maps. Postcode districts & boundaries are shown on both the main mapping & on a separate map. The atlas shows the locations of thousands of named streets courts alleys houses & estates. This coupled with a detailed index has considerable benefits for professional users such as delivery drivers & tradesmen. Route-finding is much easier as through-routes are shown giving the user the equivalent of local knowledge of an area ideal for any driver & a real time-saver when avoiding main road queues. Furthermore one-way streets & restricted turns are shown for the central London area. In addition a route-planning map shows the main roads into & out of London. The index of streets & notable features is fully comprehensive & has been carefully designed to be easy to use & read. Hospitals railway stations schools shopping centres universities industrial estates & other such features are highlighted in red while places of tourist interest are shown in blue. The index

Includes:: postcodes. In addition there is an index of hospitals with accident & emergency departments highlighted plus a separate index of places of interest. Included also is a map for central London detailing theatres cinemas & shopping streets; a specially created map showing the bus routes of central London; & maps showing the London Underground & overground rail networks reaching far into the suburbs & detailing the Travelcard Zones.

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