Isabel, la católica
(Isabella, Queen of Castile) Book not yet available in English
Summary:
Isabella dreamt of being the queen of Castile, but people wanted his king to be a brave and strong man. Her stubbornness and woman virtues made Isabella achieve what she wanted. That’s how she managed to marry the man who loved, and be queen. She could not live happily ever after because she had to fight against those who wanted to steal her throne. Isabella had to fight the Arabs of Granada, help Columbus to discover America, and get five of her children married!
Edited by: Universidade de Vigo
Comment:
This biography takes young readers to the story of Isabella, queen of Castille: a brave and tenacious Spanish woman who achieved all she aimed at centuries ago despite being a woman. Its easy reading and appealing images contribute to focusing on feminism and gender equality from a didactic approach.