Isabella Of Castile, 1492-1892 (1889)

von Eliza Allen Starr

140 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Isabella of Castile, 1492-1892"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Eliza Allen Starr and published in 1889. The book chronicles the life and reign of Isabella I of Castile, one of the most influential queens in Spanish history. Isabella is known for her role in the Spanish Inquisition, the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain, and for funding Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas. The book covers Isabella's childhood, her marriage to Ferdinand II of Aragon, and her ascension to the throne of Castile. It also delves into her political and religious beliefs, her relationships with her advisors and family members, and the impact of her reign on Spain and the world. Starr's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed and nuanced portrait of Isabella's life and legacy. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Spanish history, the role of women in politics, and the impact of religion on society.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Könige und Königinnen
• ISBN: 9781104773502
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.07.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC