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100 1 _aHume, Martin A. S.
_q(Martin Andrew Sharp),
_d1847-1910
245 1 0 _aQueens of old Spain
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-21
505 0 _aIntroduction -- book I. Isabel the Catholic -- book II. Joan the Mad -- book III. 1. Mary of England. 2. Isabel of Valois -- book IV. 1. Isabel of Bourbon. 2. Mariana of Austria -- book V. 1. Marie Louise of Orleans. 2. Mariana of Neuberg -- Epilogue.
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Queens of Old Spain" by Martin A. S. Hume is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives and influences of notable queens in Spanish history, examining the complex intersection of power dynamics, personal character, and political circumstances surrounding these royal figures. The work aims to highlight the significant yet often understated roles women played in shaping Spain's historical landscape. The opening of the book introduces the historical context of the reign of Henry IV of Castile, marked by political intrigue and familial conflict. It specifically focuses on the court's atmosphere during the birth of his daughter, the Infanta Juana, and the scandal surrounding her legitimacy. The narrative sets the stage for Princess Isabel, Henry's sister, who emerges as a key figure amid the chaos, showcasing her intelligence and determination against the backdrop of a politically turbulent court rife with rivalry and ambition. Through Isabel's experiences and her eventual rise to power, the groundwork for the substantial political influence of Spanish queens is laid, illustrating how their personal narratives intertwine with the larger historical arc of Spain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpain -- History
653 _aWomen -- Political activity
653 _aQueens -- Spain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63831
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