Philip’s failure, and the reasons for it--His birth and infancy--His appearance and character--His education by Siliceo and Zuñiga--The emperor meets his son--The consolidation of authority in Spain--Suggestions for marriage with Jeanne d’Albret--Philip made Regent of Spain--The emperor’s instructions to his son--His system of government--Character of his councillors--Philip’s marriage with Maria of Portugal--Birth of Don Carlos and death of the princess--Doña Isabel de Osorio--Philip in his domestic relations--Project for securing to Philip the imperial crown--The suzerainty of Spain over Italy--Philip’s voyage through Germany.....Page 1 The union of the Low Countries to Spain--The Italian…
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