Two English queens and Philip by Martin A. S. Hume
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"Two English queens and Philip" by Martin A. S. Hume is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It probes the diplomatic, dynastic, and religious contest binding Mary I and Elizabeth I of England to Philip II of Spain, showing how marriage policy, alliance-making, and confessional conflict steered Anglo-Spanish relations toward open confrontation. The opening of this work follows Emperor Charles V’s strenuous bid (1552–1553) to keep England out of
France’s orbit, his dispatch of Simon Renard and other envoys to London, and the succession crisis after Edward VI’s death. While Northumberland tries to enthrone Jane Grey, the Imperial envoys hedge, but Mary Tudor boldly proclaims herself and is triumphantly recognized; Charles counsels moderation and urges her to marry. Renard then carefully steers Mary toward a foreign match and, above all, Philip, who accepts the political sacrifice, breaking off his Portuguese prospect. The narrative then turns to Mary’s coronation pageantry, the French ambassador Noailles’s counter-intrigue, Parliament’s plea against a foreign spouse, and Mary’s firm decision to proceed. A hard-fought marriage treaty sharply limits Philip’s authority in England, yet public alarm—stoked by French agents—erupts into the Carew stirrings and Wyatt’s rebellion; Mary’s steadiness, her Guildhall speech, and swift reprisals save the crown while Elizabeth and Courtenay fall under suspicion. With revolt suppressed and the betrothal ratified, the scene shifts to Philip’s lavish preparations, gifts, and fleet, culminating in his summer 1554 arrival at Southampton, as the court still wrangles over clemency and control. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hume, Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp), 1843-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | Two English queens and Philip |
| Original Publication | London: Methuen & Co., 1908. |
| Credits | MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 |
| Subject | Mary I, Queen of England, 1516-1558 |
| Subject | Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598 |
| Subject | Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 -- Contemporaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 78876 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1352 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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