Spain in the reigns of Isabella and Ferdinand, 1474-1516 - Geoffrey Woodward

This is an examination of the reigns of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon. The chapters offer a structured analysis of the political, social, economic, religious and foreign affairs of the Catholic monarchs. The author also considers their successes and failures, and the diverse natures of their kingdoms which prevented a state of national unity from developing in the Iberian peninsula. The text provides a selection of source material, summary diagrams, and advice for students on note-taking and examination skills.