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caitlinalrogers's review against another edition
5.0
I did not finish this book, but I did make it through about half. I found it to be an interesting and well written account of Isabella's life!
sci_cloudy's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
Lots of information but not very consistently and only sometimes critical of sources.
amalinka's review against another edition
5.0
One of history's greatest (and most ruthless) monarchs, Isabelle of Castile has long needed a biography of this caliber. When you look back at history, it is evident that she was one of the movers and shakers of what was happening on the continent of Europe and her actions and decisions about future actions would shape monarchies in other countries for generations to come. In addition, her almost fanatic belief in the Church created one of the greatest religious witch hunt seen at that time. All of these decisions were made with a great deal of calculation, and some passion.
Giles Tremlett gives this great and terrible Queen the book she deserves and for anyone interested in her, this is a fantastic read.
Giles Tremlett gives this great and terrible Queen the book she deserves and for anyone interested in her, this is a fantastic read.
aweth300's review against another edition
Good essay source, but I preferred “Isabella: The Warrior Queen” by Kirsten Downey.
The order of events in this book were slightly confusing.
The order of events in this book were slightly confusing.
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