Project Gutenberg 2020-11-21 Public domain in the USA. 317 Hume, Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp) 1847 1910 Hume, Martin Andrew Sharp Queens of old Spain Introduction -- book I. Isabel the Catholic -- book II. Joan the Mad -- book III. 1. Mary of England. 2. Isabel of Valois -- book IV. 1. Isabel of Bourbon. 2. Mariana of Austria -- book V. 1. Marie Louise of Orleans. 2. Mariana of Neuberg -- Epilogue. Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Queens of Old Spain" by Martin A. S. Hume is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives and influences of notable queens in Spanish history, examining the complex intersection of power dynamics, personal character, and political circumstances surrounding these royal figures. The work aims to highlight the significant yet often understated roles women played in shaping Spain's historical landscape. The opening of the book introduces the historical context of the reign of Henry IV of Castile, marked by political intrigue and familial conflict. It specifically focuses on the court's atmosphere during the birth of his daughter, the Infanta Juana, and the scandal surrounding her legitimacy. The narrative sets the stage for Princess Isabel, Henry's sister, who emerges as a key figure amid the chaos, showcasing her intelligence and determination against the backdrop of a politically turbulent court rife with rivalry and ambition. Through Isabel's experiences and her eventual rise to power, the groundwork for the substantial political influence of Spanish queens is laid, illustrating how their personal narratives intertwine with the larger historical arc of Spain. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Spain -- History Women -- Political activity Queens -- Spain DP Text Category: History - European Category: History - Royalty 1181595 2025-07-25T09:20:00.991976 text/html 1133080 2024-10-18T08:20:00 text/html 2112517 2025-07-25T09:20:15.513905 application/epub+zip 2122999 2025-07-25T09:20:03.665962 application/epub+zip 517367 2025-07-25T09:20:02.345952 application/epub+zip 2408943 2025-07-25T09:20:24.137881 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2336758 2025-07-25T09:20:13.937887 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 731909 2022-09-28T18:57:08.230622 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1008964 2025-07-25T09:19:59.266965 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 989071 2024-10-18T08:20:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17092 2025-07-25T09:20:24.295842 application/rdf+xml 24518 2025-07-25T09:20:02.529926 image/jpeg 3333 2025-07-25T09:20:02.439964 image/jpeg 2094941 2025-07-25T09:20:01.121934 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia