Isabel Of Castile And The Making Of The Spanish Nation 1451 1504

<p>Isabel of Castile and the Making of the Spanish Nation 1451-1504 offers a detailed historical account of the life and reign of Queen Isabella I of Castile. This biography explores her significant role in shaping the Spanish nation during a transformative period in European history. From her marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon to the completion of the Reconquista and the patronage of Christopher Columbus Isabella's influence is thoroughly examined.</p> <p>Ierne L. Plunket delves into Isabella's political acumen religious zeal and her impact on the social and cultural landscape of Spain. The book highlights her contributions to the unification of Spain the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition and the dawn of the Spanish Golden Age. This historical narrative provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of the 15th century and the enduring legacy of one of Spain's most influential monarchs. A compelling read for those interested in European history royal biographies and the Renaissance period.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>