Isabel of Castile and the making of the Spanish nation, 1451-1504 by Plunket
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"Isabel of Castile and the Making of the Spanish Nation, 1451-1504" by Ierne L. Plunket is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and reign of Isabel of Castile, a pivotal figure in Spanish history whose rule contributed significantly to the formation of the Spanish nation and its rise as a major European power. It delves into her political acumen, her marriage to Ferdinand of
Aragon, and the broader implications of her policies during a transformative era for Spain. The opening of the book presents a complex portrait of Isabel's character, examining the duality of her legacy as both a wise ruler and a controversial figure due to her religious zeal and involvement in the Spanish Inquisition. Plunket discusses the tensions between admiration for Isabel's achievements, such as the unity of Spain and support for Columbus' expeditions, against the backdrop of her harsh methods for maintaining order and suppressing dissent. The narrative sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the political landscape of 15th-century Castile, highlighting the challenges Isabel faced during her ascent to power and the socio-political dynamics that shaped her reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Plunket, Ierne L. (Ierne Lifford), 1885-1970 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15018673 |
| Title | Isabel of Castile and the making of the Spanish nation, 1451-1504 |
| Original Publication | New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1915. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing, Clarity, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Isabella I, Queen of Spain, 1451-1504 |
| Subject | Spain -- History -- Ferdinand and Isabella, 1479-1516 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71930 |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 636 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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