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The Rise of the Spanish Empire in the Old World and in the New, Vol. 2: The Catholic Kings (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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In 1418, just at the time that Alvaro was rising into prom inence, the king had been married to his cousin Maria, daughter of his uncle and former regent, Ferdinand of Ante quera; and three years previously his sista' (also named Maria) had wedded Alfonso the Magnanimous; the two branches of the house Of Trastamara which occupied the thrones of Aragon and Castile were thus closely connected by a double tie. In 1425 a son, Henry, was born to the king of Castile and his Aragonese wife; but no other children followed, and in 1445 the queen died. It is not necessary to believe the assertions of his enemies that Alvaro was responsible for her demise, but he evidently felt that it was quite within his province to select her successor. Without consulting the king, who apparently desired to wed a French princess, he calmly arranged a marriage for him with Isabella, a cousin of Afionso the African, king Of Portugal, and forced his master to conclude it in August, 1447. The motives that inspired the Constable to seek this alliance were prob ably almost entirely personal; but the match Shows that.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 133229247X
- ISBN 13 9781332292479
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages415
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book charts the rise of the Spanish Empire under the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella. Describing their efforts to unify the Iberian Peninsula, the author covers the marriages, deaths, and births that influenced their cause and the grandeur that resulted from their reign. The book sets this within the intrigue and ambitions of the period, highlighting the depth of their policies and the complexity of the historical context. The authorās detailed research sheds light on the motivations and consequences of their rule, providing new insights into this pivotal period in the history of Spain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332292479_0
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