Pedro the Cruel of Castile, 1350-1369
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Pedro the Cruel of Castile, 1350-1369
（The medieval Mediterranean : peoples, economies and cultures, 400-1453 / editors, Michael Whitby ... [et al.], v. 6）
E.J. Brill, 1995
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Bibliography: p. [270]-281
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This work deals with the reign of Pedro I of Castile (1350-1369), known as "The Cruel," one of the most notorious and misunderstood figures in the annals of peninsular history. This is the first book on the subject that analyzes Pedro's rule in light of social, political, diplomatic, and economic conditions in mid-14th century Castile.
Using extant primary documentation from archival sources and the most recent findings of scholars from various fields, the book explores in detail the historical basis for Pedro's reputation and the extent to which this reputation unfairly rests on the testimony of Pero Lopez de Ayala, the reign's principal chronicler.
The book provides fresh insights into various aspects of Pedro's career, such as his political aims, relations with religious minorities, and fiscal policies.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
List of Illustrations
Abbreviations
Introduction
1. The Legacy of Alfonso XI
2. The Nobility and the New Regime
3. Castile, 1351
4. Facer Justicia
5. Royal finances
6. Of Wives and Lovers
7. "Ennobler of Jews and Moors"
8. Peninsular Ambitions
9. The Mercenaries
10. Mano a Mano
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index
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