Edwards, John

"A history of the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella from the origins and upbringing of the two rulers, through the events and circumstances of their rule, to the consequences for the following generations." "The book provides full coverage of political, military, economic, social, cultural and religious life in Spain during this period. It covers the difficulties surrounding Isabella's accession in Castille and the consolidation of the new regime. The author analyses the origins and work of the new Spanish Inquisition and the war against the Muslim kingdom of Granada. Emphasis is placed on economic life, including overseas trade and maritime discovery; there is coverage of foreign policy, literature, art, architecture, music and drama; and analysis of the influence on Spain of Humanism and the Renaissance. The role of religion is fully discussed, including the expulsion of the Jews in 1492, the treatment of Muslims, and the religious and economic life of the Church together with efforts to reform it." "The book concludes with an evaluation of the achievements of the "Catholic Monarchs" and their legacy to Charles V. It provides a valuable introduction to this key period in Spanish history."--BOOK JACKET.

Documents the events leading up to the Spanish Inquisition beginning in 1478 and the events that followed for the next three and a half centuries.

This collection features expedition records, original letters and maps of exploration and colonization, and "diaries of discoveries" from South America, from narratives of Columbus' first voyage (at Sloane Ms 1709) to the end of Colonial Spanish rule. The set covers European exploitation, evangelization, and botanical and geographical exploration in South America from Texas to Tierra del Fuego, and features maps, scrolls, descriptions of voyages by sea and river, terrain, flora and fauna, settlement posts, plantations and mines, missionary activities, and "diaries of discoveries."

This fresh exploration of the life, work and writing of Archbishop Pole, focuses particularly on Pole's final years (1556-58) as Archbishop of Canterbury. Fully integrating Pole's English and Continental European experiences, John Edwards places these in their historical context and signposts lessons for contemporary issues and concerns. Stressing the events and character of Pole's 'English' life, up to his exile in the 1530s, as well as in his final years in England (1554-58), this book explores his close relationship, both genealogical and emotional, with Henry VIII and Mary I. Portraying Pole as a crucial figure in the Catholic-Protestant division, which still affects Britain today, this book details the first, and so far last, attempt to restore Roman Catholicism as the 'national religion' of England and Wales by telling the life-story of the hinge figure in forging English religious and political identity for several centuries. The final section of this book draws together important and illuminating source material written by Pole during his years as Archbishop of Canterbury. - Publisher.

WONDERFUL, WEALTHY ISABELLA At twenty-six, wealthy and sensible Isabella Latham had abandoned all thoughts of marriage. Yet when she arrived in London to oversee the debut of two younger cousins, it was Isabella who was besieged by legions of suitors... all of whom had an excess of creditors. There was the wickedly attractive Basil Trevelyan, a rake whose charm Isabella could not resist. And there was his utterly handsome cousin, the Earl of Hartleigh, who made her heart flutter in spite of herself. Pity Isabella. Little did she dream that her delicate dilemma would bubble into a scandal that would rattle family skeletons, give gossip-mongers their due... and land her an ideal husband!