The Emperor Charles V

Focusing on the pivotal role of Charles V as Holy Roman Emperor, this book offers a clear introduction to the complex political landscape of 16th-century Europe. It explores his responses to the Protestant Reformation in Germany, efforts to maintain Habsburg control over the Netherlands, conflicts with France for Italian dominance, and strategies to counter Ottoman expansion in the Mediterranean. Through these events, the narrative highlights Charles's significant influence on European history until his death in 1558.