History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain, Vol. 3: And Biographical & Critical MiscellaniesPrescott, William Hickling
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History of the Reign of Philip the Second King of Spain, Vol. 3: And Biographical & Critical Miscellanies
Prescott, William Hickling
Philip II, King of Spain, 1527-1598; Spain -- History -- Philip II, 1556-1598
Contrast between Mondejar and Los Velez 43
Accusations against the former 44
Decision arrived at in Madrid 44
Effect on the Army 45
Moorish Prisoners in Granada 45
Rumours circulated in the Capital 45
Night Attack on the Prisoners 46
Fearful Struggle and Massacre 46
Apathy of the Government 47
Renewal of the Insurrection 47
CHAPTER V.
REBELLION OF THE MORISCOES 48
Don John of Austria 48
Birth and Early History 49
Placed under the Care of Quixada 49
Secresy in regard to his Origin 50
The young Geronimo at Yuste 50
Testamentary Depositions of the Emperor 51
The Boy presented to the Regent 51
Curious Scene 52
Meeting appointed with the King 53
Philip acknowledges his Brother 53
Assigns him an Establishment 54
Royal Triumvirate at Alcalá 54
Chivalrous Character of Don John 55
His adventurous Disposition 55
He is entrusted with the Command of a Fleet 56
His Cruise in the Mediterranean 56
He is selected for the Command in Granada 57
Restrictions on his Authority 57
His Reception at Granada 57
Answers to Petitioners 58
Discussions in the Council of War 59
New Levies summoned 59
Increased Power of Aben-Humeya 60
Forays into the Christian Territory 60
Movements of Los Velez 61
Extension of the Rebellion 61
Successful Expedition of Requesens 61
Moriscoes lay Siege to Seron 62
Surrender and Massacre of the Garrison 62
Decree for removing the Moriscoes from Granada 63
Their Consternation and Grief 63
Expulsion from the City 64
Farewell to their ancient Home 64
Distribution through the Country 64
Ruinous Effects on Granada 65
Character of the Transaction 66
CHAPTER VI.
REBELLION OF THE MORISCOES 66
State of the Troops under Los Velez 66
Encounter with Aben-Humeya 67
Flight of the Morisco Prince 67
Desertions from the Spanish Camp 68
Mondejar recalled to Court 68
His Character 68
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