""Isabella of Spain: The Last Crusader"" by William Thomas Walsh is a historical biography of Queen Isabella I of Castile, who ruled Spain from 1474 to 1504. The book explores Isabella's life, from her childhood to her rise to power, her reign, and her legacy. It covers her marriage to King Ferdinand II of Aragon, her role in the Spanish Inquisition, and her support for Christopher Columbus' voyage to the New World. The author also delves into the religious and political context of Isabella's reign, including the ...
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""Isabella of Spain: The Last Crusader"" by William Thomas Walsh is a historical biography of Queen Isabella I of Castile, who ruled Spain from 1474 to 1504. The book explores Isabella's life, from her childhood to her rise to power, her reign, and her legacy. It covers her marriage to King Ferdinand II of Aragon, her role in the Spanish Inquisition, and her support for Christopher Columbus' voyage to the New World. The author also delves into the religious and political context of Isabella's reign, including the Reconquista, the expulsion of the Jews from Spain, and the tensions between Christians and Muslims in Europe. ""Isabella of Spain: The Last Crusader"" provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most influential monarchs in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very Good. 515p. A softcover book in very good condition. Bottom corner of back cover is creased and top edge is foxed. Previous seller's price handwritten on half-title page. Owner's stamps on both title pages. Otherwise clean and tight. A biography of Queen Isabella from a Catholic monarchist perspective.
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