This monumental history of the reign of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, is a masterpiece of scholarship and storytelling. Written by the acclaimed Scottish historian William Robertson in the late 18th century, it provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and cultural landscape of Europe during one of its most tumultuous periods.

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