The story captures the frantic, volatile years of the early 13th century. Following the death of King Alfonso VIII, his twelve-year-old son Enrique inherits the throne. When Enrique suddenly dies in a freak accident, Castile falls into a chaotic power vacuum.
Ultimately, La Reina Sin Reino is not just a book about war; it is a profound tribute to female intelligence, political maneuvering, and the unseen hands that forged the maps of modern Europe. RESEÑA DE "LA REINA SIN REINO" DE PERIDIS
Peridis subverts the traditional narrative of the Reconquista. He shifts the focus away from the battlefield and into the diplomatic courts, showing that Berenguela's ink, negotiations, and strategic patience were just as powerful as her son's sword.
by José María Pérez, known as "Peridis" , is a masterclass in historical fiction that rescues one of the most powerful yet overlooked women in Spanish medieval history: Queen Berenguela of Castile.
Stepping into this void is Berenguela, Enrique's older sister and the rightful heiress. Understanding the fierce gender dynamics of her era, she makes a brilliant tactical move: she abdicates the crown of Castile directly to her teenage son, Fernando III (later known as "The Saint").
The story captures the frantic, volatile years of the early 13th century. Following the death of King Alfonso VIII, his twelve-year-old son Enrique inherits the throne. When Enrique suddenly dies in a freak accident, Castile falls into a chaotic power vacuum.
Ultimately, La Reina Sin Reino is not just a book about war; it is a profound tribute to female intelligence, political maneuvering, and the unseen hands that forged the maps of modern Europe. RESEÑA DE "LA REINA SIN REINO" DE PERIDIS La Reina Sin Reino - Jose Maria Perez (Peridis)...
Peridis subverts the traditional narrative of the Reconquista. He shifts the focus away from the battlefield and into the diplomatic courts, showing that Berenguela's ink, negotiations, and strategic patience were just as powerful as her son's sword. The story captures the frantic, volatile years of
by José María Pérez, known as "Peridis" , is a masterclass in historical fiction that rescues one of the most powerful yet overlooked women in Spanish medieval history: Queen Berenguela of Castile. Ultimately, La Reina Sin Reino is not just
Stepping into this void is Berenguela, Enrique's older sister and the rightful heiress. Understanding the fierce gender dynamics of her era, she makes a brilliant tactical move: she abdicates the crown of Castile directly to her teenage son, Fernando III (later known as "The Saint").