{"product_id":"9788416691401","title":"Joanna","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJuana\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work immerses us in the life of Joanna I of Spain, a historical figure often reduced to the myth of her madness. The author reconstructs her trajectory from her youth as an infanta, through her passionate and stormy marriage to Philip the Handsome, to her tragic confinement. Far from being a tale of weakness, the book presents a woman of courage who fought for her power and dignity against the ambitions of the men who surrounded her. A novel that invites us to rediscover the true story of a misunderstood queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel chronicles the life of Joanna of Trastámara, daughter of the Catholic Monarchs and destined to be Queen of Castile. Her story begins with her marriage to Philip the Handsome, a handsome but ambitious and womanizing prince, with whom she falls deeply in love. The relationship, marked by jealousy and passion, becomes the focal point of her youth. However, Philip's early death triggers her downfall. From that moment on, Joanna becomes a pawn on the political board of her father, Ferdinand of Aragon, and her own son, Charles of Ghent. Both, along with her late husband, remove her from power and confine her, using her alleged mental instability as an excuse. The work explores how Joanna, far from being a passive figure, resisted this cruel injustice with determination, facing a destiny that was imposed upon her and that led her to spend most of her life locked away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower and political ambition in 16th-century Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePassionate love and emotional manipulation in a power relationship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of the myth of \"madness\" as a tool for political delegitimization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistance and the struggle for identity and dignity in the face of oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of women in the monarchy and the limitations imposed on their authority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in quality historical fiction, especially those drawn to fictionalized biographies of complex and powerful female characters. It is also an ideal read for those who wish to know a more nuanced and human vision of the figure of Joanna the Mad, far from romantic or sensationalist clichés. It is perfect for fans of the history of Spain and the Habsburg dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA renewed and human perspective on Queen Joanna I, dismantling the myth of her madness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed immersion into the political and dynastic intrigues of the 16th-century European court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines historical rigor with an emotionally intense and immersive plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA portrait of the strength and resistance of a woman against adversity and injustice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carlino, Linda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Bóveda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, HISTORICAL FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e GENERAL STOCK - NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 456\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 594 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis historical novel stands out for its ability to humanize a legendary figure, offering an interpretation that prioritizes the political context and Joanna's personal struggle over the romantic myth. The author builds a solid and well-documented account that keeps the reader's interest, exploring the complex dynamics of power and affection in the court. It is a work recommended for those looking for a read that combines the rigor of facts with the emotion of a good story, and which invites reflection on how the history of women in power is written.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL BÓVEDA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408545210715,"sku":"9788416691401","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841669140.jpg?v=1781865078","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416691401","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}