| History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic Contributor(s): Prescott, William H. (Other) |
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ISBN: 1410210502 ISBN-13: 9781410210500 Publisher: University Press of the Pacific OUR PRICE: $33.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2003 Annotation: Until the 15th century, Spain was only a distant participant in the general movement of European affairs. The different kingdoms sharing the Spanish peninsula were individually too weak to pursue an energetic foreign policy. The marriage of royal cousins, Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile, in 1469 brought stability to both kingdoms. Both understood the importance of unity; together they effected institutional reform, such as in the Spanish Reformation, and left Spain one of the best administered countries in Europe.William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859) was the first American to win international acclaim as an historian. Prescott has stood the test of time and is as fascinating to read today as he must have been 100 years ago. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections - History | Europe - General - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 1.74" H x 5.12" W x 8.04" (1.73 lbs) 724 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Until the 15th century, Spain was only a distant participant in the general movement of European affairs. The different kingdoms sharing the Spanish peninsula were individually too weak to pursue an energetic foreign policy. The marriage of royal cousins, Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile, in 1469 brought stability to both kingdoms. Both understood the importance of unity; together they effected institutional reform, such as in the Spanish Reformation, and left Spain one of the best administered countries in Europe. William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859) was the first American to win international acclaim as an historian. Prescott has stood the test of time and is as fascinating to read today as he must have been 100 years ago. |