Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and the Defeat of the

Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and the Defeat of the Moors

From the acclaimed author of Warriors of God comes a riveting account of the pivotal events of 1492, when towering political ambitions, horrific religious excesses, and a drive toward international conquest changed the world forever.James Reston, Jr., brings to life the epic story of Spainâ€™s effort to consolidate its own burgeoning power by throwing off the yoke of the Vatican. By waging war on the remaining Moors in Granada and unleashing the Inquisitor Torquemada on Spainâ€™s Jewish and converso population, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella attained enough power and wealth to fund Columbusâ€™ expedition to America and to chart a Spanish destiny separate from that of Italy. With rich characterizations of the central players, this engrossing narrative captures all the political and religious ferment of this crucial moment on the eve of the discovery of the New World.
Country USA
Brand Anchor Books
Manufacturer Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781400031917
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2006-10-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781400031917

Country	USA
Brand	Anchor Books
Manufacturer	Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781400031917
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2006-10-10
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781400031917

Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and the Defeat of the Moors