Castile for Isabella
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The first book in the captivating Spanish Trilogy, focusing on the remarkable lives of Spain's most famous monarchsIn the 15th Century, Spain is full of intrigue and threatened by civil war.
Isabella and FerdinandSeries
This historical saga delves into the tumultuous beginnings of the Spanish Renaissance, tracing the intertwined destinies of two of the land's most formidable monarchs. It chronicles their formative years and ascent to power, shaped by courtly intrigue, political upheaval, and personal sacrifice. The series explores their unwavering dedication to unifying a fractured kingdom and establishing a new order amidst an era of chaos and uncertainty. It is a compelling narrative of ambition, love, and resolute will that ultimately defined the course of history.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Spain for the Sovereigns
- 317 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Isabella 23, Queen of Castile and jealous greedy Consort Ferdinand 22, Prince of Aragon, dream of a united Christian Spain. She brings law, order, peace, the Catholic Inquisition that tortures and banishes Jews. He conquers Moorish strongholds, in Grenada helped by a Castilian harem slave ambitious for her son Boabdil. Columbus finally sails to the New World.
- 3
Daughters of Spain
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
All too often, Isabella found herself torn between his brilliant plans and her love for her children. During the last years of Isabella's reign it seemed there was a curse on the royal house which struck at the children of the sovereigns.