William S. Maltby es un profesor emérito de historia cuya extensa obra se centra en España y el Imperio Español en el siglo XVI. Sus análisis ofrecen una profunda visión de un período crucial de la historia española. El enfoque de Maltby proporciona a los lectores una comprensión detallada de las fuerzas políticas y sociales que moldearon la Europa moderna temprana.
At its peak the Spanish empire stretched from Italy and the Netherlands to Peru and the Philippines. Its influence remains very significant to the history of Europe and the Americas. Maltby provides a concise and readable history of the empire's dramatic rise and fall, with special emphasis on the economy, institutions and intellectual movements.
Recollections of the Table-Talk of Samuel Rogers is a delightful collection of anecdotes and witticisms from one of the most famous literary salons of the early 19th century. Including contributions from luminaries such as Lord Byron, William Wordsworth, and Sir Walter Scott, this book offers a unique window into the world of the Romantic poets. This edition includes commentary and analysis from leading literary scholars.
Samuel Rogers was one of the great wits of his time, famous for his brilliant conversational style. In this volume, Alexander Dyce collects many of Rogers' most memorable remarks, along with additional comments by his friends and contemporaries. The result is a fascinating portrait of a bygone era, filled with wit, humor, and insight. A must-read for anyone interested in the art of conversation.