"The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 1" by William Hickling Prescott, tells the story of how two powerful rulers united a divided Spain and changed the course of history. It looks at the big things that happened when Ferdinand and Isabella were in charge, like when they started the Inquisition, sent Columbus to find new lands, and made Jewish people leave the country. Prescott wanted to tell this story because, before him, not many people in England knew about this important time in Spain's history. He explains how Spain used to be made up of different kingdoms that didn't always get along, and how Ferdinand and Isabella brought them together. The author talks about the important people who helped make these changes happen, and how their rule led to big changes in Spain and the world, especially with the discovery of America.
The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 1
By William Hickling Prescott
Witness the rise of a unified Spain through the triumphs and controversies of two Catholic monarchs who reshaped a nation, launched voyages to new worlds, and left an indelible mark on history.
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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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