Queen Isabella: And The Unification Of Spain

by Nancy Whitelaw

Presents a biography of the Spanish queen from age thirteen that looks at the efforts of her and her husband, Ferdinand V, to drive the last of the Moors from Spain, and describes how her commitment to her faith led to the Spanish Inquisition.

160 pages, Library Binding

First published September 30, 2004

Reviews

[Lisa Ard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This juvenile non fiction books delivers a surprisingly in depth overview of Isabella, and Ferdinand, their religious zeal that spurred the Spanish Inquisition, their support of Columbus, the ousting of both Jews and Muslims from Spain. Her early life and how she came to crown was intriguing, showing Isabella to be a smart and wily woman. Highly recommended for a brief but in depth view of this woman and Spain under her rule.