The Hapsburgs

[Foxbat]

After watching a fabulous set of BBC plays called Fall Of Eagles, I find myself somewhat curious about this Monarchy and was wondering if anybody can recommend any good books for a Hapsburg beginner

 

[Leto]

Have a look here :
http://www.h-net.org/~habsweb/sourcetexts/

However I would recommend to start by the beginning and checking first Charles Quint bibliography.

 

[Foxbat]

There's a load of info there. Thanks Leto. this should keep me busy for a while

 

[BAYLOR]

Charles II last of Spanish Hapsburg line died in 1700 age 38 had a number deformities due to inbreeding . He had no heirs because he was sterile . His father Phillip the VI of Spain and his Mother Mariana of Austria were Uncle and Niece .

 

[HareBrain]

There you go, @Foxbat, no need to buy any books now (assuming you've been dithering for 18 years).

 

[BAYLOR]

The Spanish line of the of the Hapsburgs all in the name power and creating tighter family alliances and the resulting inbreeding caused their own demise.