Ferdinand and Isabella: The Monarchs Who Forged Spain
In the twilight of the 15th century, a seismic shift was underway in the Iberian Peninsula. Two kingdoms, Castile and Aragon, long rivals and distinct entities, were poised to merge under the unwavering gaze of their respective monarchs: Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon. Their union, cemented by marriage in 1469, was … Read more