"The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3" by William Hickling Prescott is a historical narrative that looks closely at the rule of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. It emphasizes their actions in other countries and their wars, like the Italian Wars and the dividing up of Naples. The book starts by explaining the complicated political world of the early 1500s in Europe, focusing on how different countries made alliances and what they wanted to achieve, especially the plans of Louis XII of France and how Spain reacted to them. Big decisions made by Ferdinand because of French attacks are talked about, along with important people like Gonsalvo de Cordova, also called the Great Captain, who led Spanish armies in Italy. It shows the reasons behind these fights and the problems of leading a country during a chaotic time in European history.
The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3
By William Hickling Prescott
In a world of kings and conquests, witness how ambition and betrayal shaped the fate of nations as Spain navigates the treacherous waters of European power.
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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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