The Emperor's Daughter : a Political Offering: A child of the Netherlands; The medici marriage; The farnese marriage; Duchess of Parma
Return to the Netherlands: Meeting Philip II; Choosing Margaret as regent; A new court
Lost Illusions: New court, new hopes, new obstacles; The calvinist challenge and the conflict over Granvelle
Mingling Delight with Disaster: "Strange, variable, and dangerous times"; Extravagance in the midst of want; The Segovia woods letter
The Confederate Spring: Challenging Margaret; Fatal mission to Madrid; The effects of the accord; The grip of calvinism
The Calvinist Insurrection: A fury of evil; A new accord; Calculated concessions
Disordered and Hateful Times: A dexterous and devious response; Margaret's plan to restore order; Counter-attack
Uneasy Victory: Capturing tournai; Rejection
Poisoned Peace: Restoring rule; Royal Intransigence
Disgrace, Torment, and Shame: Resistance to Alva; Futile pleas to Philip II
Madama Margarita: Talent and energy Unbound; Wasted time in the Netherlands; Final years
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