Isabella of Castile & Leon, 1450-1504

Summary

Isabella has been called a genius, crusader, patriot - and bigot. She brought law and order, founded universities and libraries, patronised the arts and sciences - while behind her lay the shadow of the dreaded inquisition. Hers was a remarkable life of cruelty tempered by enlightenment.

©1976 Geoffrey Orme (P)1976 Ivan and Inge Berg