A sweeping biography of one of the most influential monarchs ever known, Isabel the Queen brings us the life and times of the woman who, among many things, supported the Spanish Inquisition, expelled the Jews and then the Muslims, and sponsored the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the Americas in 1492. Drawing on a variety of sources--documents, chronicles, literature, art, and architecture--Peggy K. Liss provides insight into the mind of the Queen who had such a profound impact on history. We learn how she survived ...
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A sweeping biography of one of the most influential monarchs ever known, Isabel the Queen brings us the life and times of the woman who, among many things, supported the Spanish Inquisition, expelled the Jews and then the Muslims, and sponsored the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the Americas in 1492. Drawing on a variety of sources--documents, chronicles, literature, art, and architecture--Peggy K. Liss provides insight into the mind of the Queen who had such a profound impact on history. We learn how she survived plots to disinherit her, why she secretly married Fernando, Prince of Aragon, and how Isabel assumed the crown alone, without Fernando, in order to pave the way for her daughter and other women to rule in their own right. Working through fact and fiction, legend and opinion, Liss brings to us a vivid portrait of the ruler who left her country with an imperial legacy of power and glory, and a vision of conquest that was to endure over the centuries.
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1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered maroon cloth (VG), dustwrapper (VG in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. x + 398, illus with b&w plates and maps (no inscriptions).
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 0195073568.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Maroon hardback with gold-color lettering on spine, frontispiece. x, 398 pp., 12 illus., 2 maps, unclipped illustrated jacket in removable Brodart sleeve. No shelf wear, faint ghost image from removed price label on front free endpaper, no owner names or gift notes, clean text, tight binding, jacket with minor soiling on rear panel in nice condition overall.
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Like New. Size: 6x1x9; Oxford University Press; New York, 1992. Hardcover. First Edition. Signed by author directly on title page. A Near Fine, original maroon binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, minimal handling marks, mild scattered foxing bottom text block edge, slightly cocked, in a Near Fine, trace handling/scuff marks to panels, mild edge/corner wear, a hint of sunning to flap margins/rear panel margin and verso panel/flap margins, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 398pp., appendix, indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.