The Spanish Resurgence, 1713-1748 (The Lewis Walpole Series in Eighteenth-Century Culture and History)

Philip V of Spain: The Forgotten Genius Who Revitalized a Nation Are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about early 18th-century Europe? Look no further than Philip V of Spain, the often-dismissed king who was actually the greatest threat to peace in Europe during his reign.

This groundbreaking book reveals the remarkable revival of Spanish power after 1713 and sheds new light on the underrated leader who made it possible. With a rich array of primary documents, Christopher Storrs traces the political, military, and financial innovations that laid the framework for the modern Spanish state and the coalescence of a national identity.

From campaigns in Italy and North Africa to the arrival of the Bourbon dynasty, this book challenges long-held understandings of early 18th-century Europe and the Atlantic world. Don't miss out on this major reassessment of Philip V's leadership and its impact on the modern Spanish state.

Readers will gain a new appreciation for the often-overlooked king who revitalized Spain and left a lasting legacy in the Mediterranean world.