Charles II of Naples

Economics is a very important factor in our country and it all began through mass production of tobacco and new ideas. Tobacco growth in New England in the early 1600s is what constructed our economy from the start. It’s rapid growth fulfilled by John Rolfe in 1612 led to mass production. This was refined in Jamestown, which is a New England colony discovered in 1607 by the London Company. The London Company was a joint-stock corporation charged with the settlement of Virginia, which was…

them died while they were still at a very young age. Unfortunately, I was not meant to live a life of peace and tranquility. You see, my country was thrown into a civil war, with religion being a major cause. It was so bad that even the king, Charles I, was executed and Oliver Cromwell took over as Lord…

Essay #6 The glorious revolution began with the accession to the throne by James II, after the death of his brother, Charles II, in February 1685. This was possible due to the Tories having power in parliament, who were pro-Great Chain of being which allowed for James to get his ‘inheritance’. Although, once James sat upon the throne rebellion broke out led by Charles II favorite male bastard, Duke of Monmouth. The rebellion was put down fast since James had armed troops and the Duke had…

Although centuries have passed between the time of the Restoration theatre with King Charles II and present day with Silvio Burlosconi, the Prime Minister or Italy, the treatment of women in the theatre and other performance arts has remained relatively similar. As there began being female actresses on stage during the Restoration theatre, a major part of their appeal to the audience was the use of “breeches roles,” which would highlight the outline of a woman’s body in a very provocative way…

his victory over James II, the overthrown Catholic…

Philip II of Spain also known as Philip the Prudent was born in Spain on the 21st of May, 1527 in the province of Valladolid. And he died in 1598. He was the son of Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, Charles V and Queen Isabella of Portugal. And Philip II was a strong catholic King of Spain who led the inquisition again the protestants. His reign as Spain’s king began in the Golden Age in the year of 1556 till 1598. However, his reign saw the economical problem and declined of Spain, which…

The last principality that Machiavelli discusses are ecclesiastical principalities. These principalities, weather acquired by fortune or one’s own capacity, can be held without either. This is because they are sustained by religion. Religion is so all powerful in character that these states will continue to exist no matter how the ruling princes live or behave. In these states, the princes do not defend the states and the people, who are not ruled do no really care and do not alienate themselves…

lived from 21 May 1527 – 13 September 1598. Philip was the son of the Roman emperor Charles V and Isabella of Portugal. Philip got married four times. The first was with his cousin Maria of Portugal in 1543. She died in 1545, giving birth to Don Carlos. In 1554 Philip married Mary I of England and became joint ruler of England until Mary’s death in 1558. Philip’s third marriage, with Elizabeth daughter of Henry II of France, in 1559, was the result of the Peace treaty which ended the wars…

Charles was born in Ghent, Belgium on February 24, 1500 who was the child of Philip of Burgundy and Joanna of Spain. The Emperor Charles V made a last attempt to restore the medieval all-inclusive realm. His opponents were in this way the European national states; particularly France; the German rulers; the Turks; additionally the Pope. He controlled the Netherlands, Bohemia, Hungary, Naples, Sicily and Sardinia. Administering Spain implied controlling Spanish America and in Charles' chance…

rising had reached Pizarro, and again with a strong lust for gold, he set out to find the empire. After seeing the immense riches of modern day Peru, Francisco traveled back to spain to recruit reinforcements so he could conquer the Incan Empire. King Charles of Spain had given him ships and soldiers, and when he alas had infiltrated the King Atahualpa’s house, he held him at ransom and stole gold and silver. Even though Pizarro was given everything he demanded, he still had Atahualpa killed. It…