"The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2" by William H. Prescott is a historical telling that covers a time of big changes in Spain by focusing on King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella's rule. It shows major happenings like the creation of the Inquisition, how battles changed things, and how the culture of their land grew. At the start, the book talks about important issues inside the country, like making sure people followed the laws, and starting the Inquisition, which made many people angry. Queen Isabella tried hard to keep things calm even though nobles and church leaders didn’t agree with her. The book also tells the story of farmers in Catalonia fighting against unfair treatment. Plus, it starts to talk about the War of Granada and the plans for fighting it, which was a really important event in Spain's story. Get ready for a look into the society and politics of when these two powerful rulers were in charge.
The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 2
By William Hickling Prescott
Witness as a kingdom battles itself from within while pushing towards an era-defining war.
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About the AuthorWilliam Hickling Prescott was an American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized by historiographers to have been the first American scientific historian. Despite having serious visual impairment, which at times prevented him from reading or writing for himself, Prescott became one of the most eminent historians of 19th century America. He is also noted for his eidetic memory, also called "photographic memory".
William Hickling Prescott was an American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized by historiographers to have been the first American scientific historian. Despite having serious visual impairment, which at times prevented him from reading or writing for himself, Prescott became one of the most eminent historians of 19th century America. He is also noted for his eidetic memory, also called "photographic memory".
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