One of the most powerful and compelling figures of all history, Isabel of Spain was a force with which to be reckoned, and should rightfully eclipse the better-known Elizabeth of England, both as a woman and a national leader. The first full scholarly biography of Queen Isabel in English for nearly seventy-five years, "Isabel of Spain"is extensively annotated and eminently readable."
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One of the most powerful and compelling figures of all history, Isabel of Spain was a force with which to be reckoned, and should rightfully eclipse the better-known Elizabeth of England, both as a woman and a national leader. The first full scholarly biography of Queen Isabel in English for nearly seventy-five years, "Isabel of Spain"is extensively annotated and eminently readable."
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Fair. 385p. A softcover book in very good condition. Edges of spine lightly rubbed. Underlining and marginalia on several dog-eared pages; otherwise, most text clean, and binding tight. A biography of Queen Isabella I of Castile (Spain), best remembered for her patronage of Christopher Columbus' voyage to America. This work emphasizes Isabella's Catholic faith, for which she and her husband Ferdinand became known as the Catholic Monarchs.