# Charles Edmondson Historical Lectures
The World Is Not Enough: The Imperial Vision of Philip II of Spain
Professor Parker's lectures continue Baylor's tradition of
publishing first-rate scholarly presentations of some of the
world's finest historians. Often in the past, the Edmondson
Lectures have tended to fall into one of two distinct
categories: they either conveyed the results of recent
historical research, or they constituted a synthesis of a
scholar's lifetime work on a subject of major historical
importance. Professor Parker's lectures combine the two
approaches in a masterful way as he analyzes the manner in
which Philip II of Spain managed his global Empire while
being driven—and tragically handicapped—by an overpowering
messianic complex. Parker's lectures combine the most profound
insights with a lucidity of presentation.About the Author:Geoffrey Parker is the Andreas Dorpalen Professor of History at
Ohio State University. A graduate of Cambridge University
(B.A., M.A., and Ph.D.), Parker has taught at St. Andrews
University, the University of Illinois, and Yale University.
He is the author of eleven books, part author of two, and
editor of another thirteen. Among his books are: Philip II;
Europe in Crisis, 1598-1659; The Spanish Armada; and
The Grand Strategy of Philip II.