10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CASTILE»
Discover the use of
Castile in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Castile and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Juana of
Castile: History and Myth of the Mad Queen
" "Even though the fictional reinvention of Juana of Castile has been the subject of sporadic articles, this is the first time that an English-language reader has access to a book that takes an in-depth look at the panorama of literary, ...
María A. Gómez, Santiago Juan-Navarro, Phyllis Zatlin, 2008
2
Queen Isabel I of
Castile: Power, Patronage, Persona
The Queen who shaped the music, literature, architecture, and painting of late medieval Spain.
Barbara F. Weissberger, 2008
3
Pedro the Cruel of
Castile: 1350-1369
This study of Pedro I of Castile (1350-1369) explores in detail the historical basis for the king's reputation and is the first book that analyzes Pedro's rule in light of social, political, diplomatic, and economic conditions in mid-14th ...
4
Isabella of
Castile: The First Renaissance Queen
'3 Then he rewarded Isabella and Ferdinand by granting them permission to
collect 100,000 ducats, a tax of one-tenth called la decima, out of the church
revenues of Castile and Aragon. With that influx of funds, Isabella and Ferdinand
...
Nancy Rubin, Nancy Rubin Stuart, 2004
5
The Aristocracy in Twelfth-Century León and
Castile
An examination of the nature and role of the aristocracy in twelfth-century Spain.
6
Keepers of the City: The Corregidores of Isabella I of ...
Through its study of the corregidores, this book offers a panoramic view of Castile during the late medieval and Renaissance eras.
7
Heretics Or Daughters of Israel?: The Crypto-Jewish Women of ...
Melammed employs the Inquisition's own records to show how and why certain women in Castile perpetuated a crypto-Jewish society in the absence of traditional Jewish institutions led by men.
Renee Levine Melammed, 2002
8
Under The Influence: Questioning the Comparative in Medieval ...
A volume of eleven innovative essays on cultural production in medieval Castile, blending original archival work with a rigorous consideration of comparative methodology for the study of religions and languages in contact.
Cynthia Robinson, Leyla Rouhi, 2005
9
Berenguela of
Castile (1180-1246) and Political Women in the ...
The women in the family that ruled thirteenth-century Castile used maternity, familial and political strategy, and religious and cultural patronage to secure their personal power as well as to promote their lineage.
10
Death in Fifteenth Century
Castile: Ideologies of the Elites
Differences in attitudes to death and dying in two distinct social classes, the ecclesiastics and the nobility.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CASTILE»
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Castile is used in the context of the following news items.
Torrance man goes to prison for 2013 drunken rampage across …
Kelly had a blood-alcohol level of at least 0.11 when he sideswiped cars, smashed through a gate and pinned bicyclist Doug Castile against a ... «The Daily Breeze, Jul 15»
Garden of the Generalife in Granada: Théo van Rysselberghe
... Alhambra lost its standing as a seat of government in 1492 when the Nasrids were defeated by the Spanish kingdoms of Aragon and Castile. «JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Jul 15»
From the DA's Office: Eagan pled guilty to attempted rape
Justin Bouldin, of Attica, waived indictment. Bouldin is scheduled to return to court Sept. 3 for motions. Ashley Jones, of Castile, pled not guilty ... «Wyoming County Free Press, Jul 15»
Early potato prices Spain continue falling trend
... to improve, since in a few weeks the bulk of the domestic supply, with seasonal potatoes from Castile-Leon and La Rioja, will hit the market. «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
'We're a violent nation' – director tackles Spain's festival culture of …
In Tordesillas, Castile and León, hundreds of lancers and riders chase a bull ... tourist interest” by the regional government of Castile and León. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Potato consumption in Spain down 12% in six years
The 7% reduction in the acreage in Castile-Leon, the largest producing region, should ensure prices above production costs. The business ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
Life sized chess board among attractions completed in £780000 …
The 'Life of Eleanor of Castile' exhibition showcases the eight phases of Edward I's wife's life through a 'Victorian' style carousel. The 'Legends' ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
Spain: Climatic instability affected close to 695000 hectares 2015
According to data by regions, Castile-La Mancha is the most affected area, with about 153,800 hectares (including the provinces of Cuenca and ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
Visit Wyoming County Contest
... two arcade tokens and two ice cream vouchers (all valid through the 2015 season)(ARV: $60); a $100 gift certificate to Glen Iris Inn in Castile ... «WKBW-TV, Jul 15»
Deputies arrest woman seen burglarizing Castile apartment
WARSAW – The woman seen removing items from a Village of Castile apartment told Wyoming County sheriff's deputies she thought the ... «Buffalo News, Jun 15»
