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Habsburg dynasty
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The Enigmatic Life of Sophie Duchess of Hohenberg: A Royal Figure Beyond the Shadows
Sophie’s story is one of paradoxes. She was both revered and reviled: adored by her husband, who called her his "little mouse" for her gentleness, yet scorned...
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How Philip II of Spain Shaped Europe’s Golden Age—And His Lasting Shadow
Philip’s life was a study in contradictions. A devout Catholic who saw himself as the defender of Christendom, he waged wars against Protestant rebels in the...