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First published in 1837, History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic is considered one of Prescott's most significant works and a classic in the field of historical literature. The book provides a detailed account of the reign of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, who ruled Spain during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Their marriage united the crowns of Aragon and Castile, leading to the consolidation of Spain as a unified kingdom. Prescott's work explores their political, military, and religious achievements, as well as their role in shaping the course of European history.
The book remains a valuable resource for understanding the history of Spain during a pivotal period. While some aspects of Prescott's interpretations have been critiqued or revised by modern historians, his work is still admired for its narrative quality and pioneering approach to historical scholarship.
Contents
Section I: View of the Castilian Monarchy before the 15th Century Section II: Review of the Constitution of Aragon to the Middle of the 15th Century Part I: The period when the different kingdoms of Spain where first united under one monarchy and a thorough reform was introduced into their internal administration; Or the period exhibiting most fully the domestic policy of Ferdinand and Isabella. Chapter I- XX Part II: The period when, the interior organization of the monarchy having been completed, the Spanish Nation entered on its schemes of discovery and conquest; Or the period illustrating more particularly the foreign policy of Ferdinand and Isabella. Chapter I- XXVI.
