Tremlett, Giles
Isabella of Castile: Europe's First Great Queen
- ISBN 13:
- 9781408854068
- author:
- Tremlett, Giles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 4.5 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Spain & Portugal,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Isabella of Castile was a remarkable queen who defied convention to become one of Europe's most powerful rulers. At just 23 years old, she ascended to the throne of Castile, a kingdom that would become a cornerstone of modern Spain. With her marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon, Isabella united two kingdoms and forged a royal partnership that would shape the course of history. Isabella's reign was marked by significant challenges, including corruption, debt, and religious factionism. Yet, she demonstrated remarkable tenacity and ambition, harnessing the ideas and tools of the early Renaissance to transform her kingdom. By the time of her death in 1504, Isabella had laid the foundations for a modern state that would endure for centuries. This biography, written by Giles Tremlett, offers a compelling portrait of Isabella's life and reign, shedding light on a fascinating and complex figure who remains one of the most legendary queens of Europe.
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