A queen who reshaped a continent discover the dramatic life and legacy of Isabel of Castile like never before. Isabel of Castile and the Making of the Spanish Nation, 1451 1504 traces the rise of Queen Isabel of Castile from a disputed heir to the architect of Spanish unification. Ierne L. Plunket s finely wrought Isabel of Castile biography captures courtly intrigue, dynastic strategy with Ferdinand, and the political, religious, and cultural forces that forged the Spanish nation. Readers follow key events of the Isabel of Castile reign alliance with Aragon, consolidation of the Castilian monarchy, and the policies that shaped late medieval Spain and the Catholic Monarchs history. This edition restores a work long out of print and republished by Alpha Editions, carefully edited for modern readers while preserving Plunket s original voice. More than a reprint, this volume is a collector s item and cultural treasure: annotated for clarity, remastered for durability, and designed for both casual history lovers and classic literature collectors. Whether you seek a vivid Spanish history 1451-1504 narrative, a rigorous historical biography Spain lovers prize, or a compelling portrait of Isabel and Ferdinand, this book illuminates the making of Spanish unification history and the Castilian monarchy s lasting impact. Rediscover a seminal study of late medieval Spain an essential addition to any library of Spanish nation formation, Catholic Monarchs history, or royal biography.