1. Castile for Isabella
Fifteenth-century Castile is divided by court intrigue and the threat of civil war when the young Isabella becomes a political prize. Kept under close control by her mother and by the court of her half-brother Henry IV of Castile, she faces pressure from powerful nobles who…
2. Spain for the Sovereigns
Married to Ferdinand after continual fears and disappointments, Isabella triumphed over every dangers, convinced of her true destiny. With the might of Portugal humbled, the Court of the Sovereigns saw the rise of Torquemada, the establishment of the dreaded Inquisition, and th ecoming of Columbus, who…
3. Daughters of Spain
With Spain now united, Ferdinand looked to his daughters to further his ambitions. All too often, Isabella found herself torn between his brilliant plans and her love for her children. During the last years of Isabella's reign it seemed there was a curse on the royal…