The general history of Spain from the first peopling of it by Tubal, till the death of King Ferdinand, who united the crowns of Castile and Aragon : with a continuation to the death of King Philip III / written in Spanish by the R.F.F. John de Mariana ; to which are added, two supplements, the first by F. Ferdinand Camargo y Salcedo, the other by F. Basil Varen de Soto, bringing it down to the present reign ; the whole translated from the Spanish by Capt. John Stevens.

TABLE of Chapters to MARIANA.

• The First BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. OF the first Peopling of Spain by Tubal, of the Fruitfulness of the Soil, its Situation and Cir∣cumference, and of its principal Mountains and Rivers. Page 1
  • ...Chap. II. Of the Ancient and Modern Division of Spain, of the Languages used there, and of the Cu∣stoms of the Spaniards. p. 3
  • ...Chap. III. Of the Fabulous Kings of Spain, of the Gery∣ons, of King Hispalus; and the death of Hercules and of Hesperus, Atlas and Siculus, Kings of Spain. p. 6
  • ...Chap. IV. Of the coming of several Nations into Spain, as the Celtes, Rhodians, Carthaginians and Phe∣nicians, also of Abides, and a wonderful Dearth. p. 8
  • ...Chap. V. Of the Age of Argantonius. The Pheni∣cians attempt to subdue all Spain, but being repul∣sed, send for Aid to the Carthaginians, who Ra∣vage the Country, but sustain great loss from the Natives. p. 11
  • ...Chap. VI. The Carthaginians make War upon the Phenicians; Peace made, in which, the latter be∣come subject to the former. Sappho comes into Spain. Discoveries made by Himilco and Han∣no. p. 13
• Second BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Actions of the Spaniards in Sici∣ly. The Government of Hanno. An Embassy sent to Alexander the Great. The first Roman and Carthaginian War. p. 15
  • ...Chap. II. The second coming of Hamilcar. Asdru∣bal succeeds him. His Preparations for the Ro∣man War, and Death. p. 17
  • ...Chap. III. The Beginning, Progress and End of the Saguntine War, with the utter Extirpation of that City. p. 19
  • ...Chap. IV. The beginning of the second Roman and Carthaginian War. Hannibal marches thro' France into Italy. Some of his Actions there, and of the Scipio's in Spain. p. 21
  • Chap. V. Asdrubal designing to march thro' France into Italy, is defeated by the two Scipio's, who af∣ter that overthrow Mago, and rout the Carthagi∣nians a third time at Bigerra; but are at last them∣selves vanquish'd and slain. p. 23
  • Chap. VI. Lucius Marcius checks the Progress of the Carthaginians, and gives them a great Overthrow. First Nero, then Publius Scipio comes into Spain, and takes Carthagena. p. 26
  • Chap. VII. Publius Scipio Routs Asdrubal, and drives the Carthaginians quite out of Spain, other notable Actions of his there. Cornelius Lentulus and Lucius Manlius, succeed him, and overthrow the Spaniards that had Revolted. p. 28
  • ...Chap. VIII. The Spaniards Revolting, are again Subdu'd by the Romans. Cato being Consul, comes into Spain. Several Pretors succeed him. Their Government and Actions. p. 30
• The Third BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE first War of Numantia, and Peace concluded with that City. The War in Lusitania, and other parts; and Treachery of the Pretor Sergius Galba. p. 33
  • Chap. II. Viriatus's Original and Actions against the Romans. The Government of several Roman Generals, and among them, of Metellus and Pom∣pey, and Death of Viriatus. p. 35
  • ...Chap. III. The second War betwixt Rome and Nu∣mantia. The Consul Mancinus, concludes a dishon∣ourable Peace with that People, and is therefore de∣livered up to them. Scipio Africanus sent against them. The City destroy'd. p. 38
  • ...Chap. IV. Other Occurrences in Spain after the War of Numantia. The beginning of the War of Ser∣torius. His Actions, Defeat and Death. p. 40
  • Chap. V. Pompey appeases the Tumults in Spain. Julius Caesar comes into Spain. The beginning of the Civil Wars there. Pompey's General defeated, the whole Country reduc'd by Julius Caesar, who re∣turns to Rome. p. 44
  • Chap. VI. Longinus Governs Spain. His Actions. The War betwixt Caesar and Pompey's Sons. The famous Battle of Munda. Caesar returns Victori∣ous to Rome. p. 46
  • ...Chap. VII. Other Commotions in Spain after the Death of Caesar. The beginning of the Empire of Augustus, and War of Cantabria. p. 48
• The Fourth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Birth of Christ our Lord. The Death of Augustus, and Reigns of the Emperors, Tiberius, Caligula and Claudius, With an Account of the coming of St. James the Apostle into Spain, and first Preaching of the Gos∣pel. p. 51.
  • ...Chap. II. The Reigns of the Emperors Nero, Galba, Otho, Vitellius, Vespasian and Titus. With an Account of the Colonies, Free-Towns, and Courts of Judicature then in Spain. p. 53
  • ...Chap. III. The Reigns of the Emperors Domitian, Nerva, Trajan, Adrian, Antoninus Verus, Marcus Aurelius and Commodus; the Persecuti∣ons under them. The building of the City Leon, and rise of the Heresie of the Gnosticks. p. 55
  • ...Chap. IV. The Reigns of the Emperors Pertinax, Se∣verus, Caracalla, Macrinus, Heliogabalus, A∣lexander Severus, Maximinus, Gordianus, Phi∣lip, Decius, Tribonianus Gallus, and Aemilia∣nus. p. 57
  • ...Chap. V. The Reigns of the Emperors Valerianus, Galienus, Flavius Aurelianus, Tacitus, Flavia∣nus, Probus, Carinus, Dioclesian and Maximi∣an, Constantius and Galerius, Maximinus and Licinius. p. 58
  • ...Chap. VI. The Reign of the Glorious Constantine the Great, the first Christian Emperor. The Arian Heresie. The first General Council of Nice. p. 60
  • ...Chap. VII. The Reigns of the Emperors Constantine, Constantius, and Constans, Julian the Apostate, Jovianus, Valentinian and Valens. p. 62
  • ...Chap. VIII. The Reigns of the Emperors Gratianus, Valentinian, Theodosius, Arcadius and Hono∣rius. p. 64
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• The Fifth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE coming of several Barbarous Na∣tions into Spain, as the Vandals, Alans, Suevians, Silingians and Goths. Their Original, and where they setled. p. 67
  • ...Chap. II. The Goths vanquish and subdue all the o∣ther Barbarous Nations in Spain. The Vandals after this, Successful, go over into Africk. The rise of the Kingdom of the Suevians. p. 69
  • ...Chap. III. The Reigns of the Kings Theodoredus, Torismund and Theodorick. Attila, King of the Huns, twice routed. The General Council of Chalcedon. p. 71
  • ...Chap. IV. The Death of King Theodorick, and Reigns of Euricus and Alaricus. The Goths twice overthrown by the Franks. p. 73
  • ...Chap. V. The Reigns of the Kings Gesaleycus, Theo∣dorick and Amalaricus. Several Spanish Synods. Defeat of the Franks. And Tryal by Ordeal. p. 74
  • ...Chap. VI. The Reigns of Theudiselus, Agila and Athanagildus. A great Plague. The 5th Gene∣ral Council: An Interregnum. And the Con∣version of the Suevians. p. 76
  • ...Chap. VII. Of the two Sisters Galsuinda and Brune∣childa. The Reigns of the Kings Liuva and Leu∣vigildus. This last, makes his two Sons his Compa∣nions in the Throne. p. 77
  • Chap. VIII. Ermenegildus, Son to Leuvigildus, Marries the Lady Ingundis, is Converted to the Catholick Faith; is Besieg'd by his Father in Sevil, and put to Death by him. p. 79
  • ...Chap. IX. The remaining part of the Reign of King Leuvigildus. He Persecutes the Catholicks. Sub∣dues the Suevians, his Death, and causes of his Conversion. p. 81
  • ...Chap. X. The Reign of Recaredus, his and Peoples Conversion. Conspiracies against him detected and punish'd. He overthrows the Franks. The third Council of Toledo. p. 82
• The Sixth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE remaining Actions of King Recaredus, He Marries Clodosinda, Sister to Childebert King of Lorrain. His Death. Original of Dukes and Counts. p. 84
  • ...Chap. II. The Reigns of the Kings Liuva, Witeri∣cus, Gundemarus, Sisebutus and Recaredus II. Several Synods; the Jews banish'd Spain. p. 86
  • ...Chap. III. The Reigns of the Kings Suinthula, Re∣chimirus, Sisenandus and Chintila. The Romans quite expell'd Spain. Three Synods at Toledo. p. 87
  • ...Chap. IV. The Reigns of the Kings Tulga, Chinda∣suinthus and Recesuinthus. Several Synods of Toledo. Increase of the Mahometan Power. The Election and Coronation of King Wamba. p. 89
  • ...Chap. V. The War with the Rebels in Gallia Gothica, Paul, Wamba's General joyns with them. The King marches against them, and reduces all the Country to his Obedience. p. 91
  • Chap. VI. Wamba returns into Spain. Punishes the Heads of the Rebels. His Publick Works. Eleventh Council of Toledo. A great Fleet of Sarazens de∣stroy'd. Wamba depos'd. Ervigius Ʋsurps the Crown. p. 93
  • ...Chap. VII. The Reigns of the Kings Ervigius and Egica. p. 94
  • ...Chap. VIII. The Reign of King Witiza, Roderick ascends the Throne, Ravishes Count Julian's Daugh∣ter, and breaks open an old Castle at Toledo, said to be Inchanted. p. 96
  • ...Chap. IX. The first coming of the Moors into Spain. They prove successful, and flock over in great Mul∣titudes. King Roderick overthrown in a great Bat∣tle. His Death. The Moors over-run the greatest part of Spain. p. 98
  • ...Chap. X. The Moor Muza comes over with Supplies. His Actions. The Moorish Computation of Years, call'd Hegira. Abdalasis, Son to Muza, his Acti∣ons. End of Count Julian and his Family. De∣plorable state of Spain. p. 100
• The Seventh BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. PRince Pelayus, or Pelagius, takes up Arms against the Moors. Is declar'd King, and Miraculously Vanquishes the Infidels. The Death of Muza. Alahor Governs Spain. p. 102
  • Chap. II. Pelayus's Power increases, he takes several Towns. His Death. The short Reign and Death of Favila. Several Moorish Governours in Spain. Actions of the Infidels in France. p. 104
  • ...Chap. III. The Reign of D. Alonso the Catholick. His Conquests and Death. Several Moorish Go∣vernours in Spain. Affairs of the Mahometans both in Spain and Africk. p. 105
  • ...Chap. IV. The Reigns of the Kings Froyla, Aure∣lius, Silon, Alonso, Mauregatus and Veremun∣dus, or Bermudo. Monarchy of the Moors erect∣ed in Spain by Abderhaman. His Death, and Wars among his Sons. p. 107
  • ...Chap. V. The Reign of D. Alonso the Chast. The Nestorian Heresie reviv'd. The Kings Sister de∣bauch'd, he takes Lisbon. Wars among the Moors. Invention of the Body of S. James the Apostle, and defeat of Charlemaine. p. 109
  • ...Chap. VI. The remaining part of the Reign of King Alonso. Rebellion among the Moors. Alhaca, the Moor dies, and Abderhaman succeeds him. The Reign of King Ramiro, he overthrows the Moors in a great Battle. His Death and Invasion of the Normans. p. 110
  • ...Chap. VII. The Persecution rais'd by the Moors at Cordova. The Reign of D. Ordonno over the Christians, and Mahomet over the Moors. p. 112
  • ...Chap. VIII. The Reign of King Alonso the Great. He is expell'd, and restor'd. His Brothers Conspire against him, and are punish'd. The Church of St. James the Apostle made an Archbishoprick. Ma∣homet the Moorish King dies. p. 114
  • ...Chap. IX. The Death of King Alonso the Great. The Reigns of D. Garcia and D. Ordonno II. of Oviedo; and of Almundar, Abdalla and Ab∣derhaman of Cordova. p. 116
• The Eighth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Original of the Kingdoms of Na∣varre and Aragon, and Earls of Barcelona, with their Succession and Actions, down to the time of King Ordonno II. of Leon. p. 118
  • ...Chap. II. Of the Earls of Castile. The Reigns of D. Fruela II. King of Leon. Fictions concerning the Kings of Navarre. The Reign of their King D. Sancho Abarca. p. 120
  • ...Chap. III. The Reigns of Alonso IV. and Ramiro II. Kings of Leon. Sancho Abarca, King of Na∣varre slain by Fernan Gonzalez, Earl of Castile. Several Defeats of the Moors. Agreat Eclypse. p. 121
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  • ... Chap. IV. The Reigns of D. Ordonno III. D. San∣cho the Gross, Kings, of Leon, and of Garcia Sanchez, King of Navarre; and Actions of Fer∣nan Gonzalez, Earl of Castile. p. 123
  • ...Chap. V. The Reign of Ramiro III. King of Leon. Death of Earl Fernan Gonzalez. Normans in∣fest the Coasts of Spain. Divisions among the Moors. Rebellion against the King of Leon, and his Death. p. 126
  • ...Chap. VI. The Reign of Bermudo II. call'd the Gou∣ty, King of Leon. Discord betwixt him and the Earl of Castile. Leon and Barcelona taken by the Infidels. Garcia, King of Navarre, dies. His Son Garci Sanchez, succeeds him. p. 127
  • ...Chap. VII. The Death of King Bermudo the Gouty, and beginning of the Reign of D. Alonso V. King of Leon. Many troubles among the Moors. The Earl of Castile slain by the Infidels. p. 130
  • ...Chap. VIII. Continues the mighty Revolutions among the Infidels; with the dismembring of the Mighty Kingdom of Cordova, and erecting of several o∣ther little Sovereignties in the chief Cities of Spain. p. 132
  • ...Chap. IX. The last Actions of D. Alonso, King of Leon, and his Death. The Reign of D. Bermudo III. His Son Sancho, Earl of Castile, Poisons his Mother. His Son Garcia Murder'd. p. 133
  • ...Chap. X. The remaining part of the Reign of Sancho the Greater, King of Navarre. Wicked Contri∣vance of his Sons against their Mother. He settles Religious Affairs; Rebuilds Palencia, and is Mur∣der'd. p. 135
• The Ninth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Posture of Affairs in Spain. Acti∣ons of D. Berenguel, Earl of Barce∣lona. Kingdoms of the Moors. Wars betwixt the Kings of Castile and Leon. Ferdinand Crown'd King of Leon. p. 137
  • Chap. II. Ferdinand, King of Castile and Leon, the most Powerful King of Spain, overthrows the Moors, takes several Towns, and ravages the Territories of the Infidels. Ramiro, King of Aragon, Wars on his Brother of Navarre. p. 138
  • ...Chap. III. S. Isidorus's Body translated to Leon. Con∣version of two Moorish Princesses. Garcia, King of Navarre, kill'd by his Brother Ferdinand. Rami∣ro, King of Aragon, recovers his Dominions. p. 140
  • ...Chap. IV. The manner how Spain came to be exempt∣ed from the Roman Empire. The famous Rode∣rick Diaz de Bivar, commonly call'd Cid. His Extraction, and first Actions. Three Synods held in Spain. p. 141
  • ...Chap. V. The remaining part of the Reign of Ferdi∣nand, King of Castile and Leon. His Dominions divided amongst his Children. Of D. Ramiro, King of Aragon. Perpignan built. p. 143
  • ...Chap. VI. The Progress of the War D. Sancho made upon his two Brothers. He expels Alonso, King of Leon, first, and then Garcia, King of Galicia, lays Siege to the City Zamora, and is there mur∣der'd. p. 144
  • ...Chap. VII. King Alonso returns from among the Moors, and recovers his Brothers Kingdoms. The first part of his Reign. Actions of Roderick de Bi∣var. King Sancho of Navarre, murder'd by his own Brother. p. 146
  • ...Chap. VIII. The Death of Almenon, King of Tole∣do, and of D. Ramon, Earl of Barcelona. The Conquests of the Moors in Italy. The Conquest of Toledo resolv'd upon. Ramon, Earl of Barcelo∣na, murder'd. p. 148
  • ...Chap. IX. The famous City Toledo closely Besieg'd and Surrendred; many other Places taken. King Alonso stiles himself Emperor. p. 150
  • ...Chap. X. The Election of the new Archbishop of To∣ledo. The abolishing the old Missal and Breviary. The Original of the Archbishop of Toledo. His Spiritual Jurisdiction over all Spain. King Al∣phonso's Wives and Children. New Wars break out in Spain. p. 151
• The Tenth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Moorish Family of the Almora∣vides comes into Spain. King A∣lonso twice overthrown by them. Several Strangers come out of France to serve under him, he bestows three of his Daughters on them. The Holy War in the East. p. 153.
  • ...Chap. II. The great Actions of D. Sancho Ramirez, King of Aragon. He is kill'd at the Siege of Hu∣esca. His Sons continue the Siege, rout a great Ar∣my of the Moors and Christians that come to raise it, and take the Place. p. 155
  • ...Chap. III. Great Preparations thro' Christendom for the Holy War. Valencia taken by Roderick de Bivar, other Actions of his, suspected to be Fabu∣lous. His Death, and that of Joseph, the Moorish Monarch. p. 156
  • ...Chap. IV. The Death of Sancho, Prince of Castile, and of the two Kings, Peter I. of Aragon, and Alonso IV. of Castile. The Moorish King of Za∣ragoça. Of two Holy Men. p. 158
  • ...Chap. V. The Reign of Queen Urraca. Her Lewd∣ness. She is Divorc'd from her Husband, Depos'd from the Government. Her Son Alonso Proclaim'd King of Castile. p. 160
  • ...Chap. VI. The Wars of Majorca and Zaragoça. The Schism of Burdinus. Peace concluded betwixt the Crowns of Castile and Aragon. The Original of the Kingdom of Portugal. p. 162
  • ...Chap. VII. A Schism in the Church, on account of the Antipope. Peace betwixt Castile and Aragon. War with the Moors. Original of the Kingdom of Portugal. p. 163
  • ...Chap. VIII. The War betwixt the King of Castile and the Moors. The Death of King Alonso of A∣ragon, and Revolutions of that Kingdom, and Navarre. The former choses Ramiro, a Monk, the latter, Garcia for their King. p. 165
  • ...Chap. IX. The King of Castile aspires to the Crowns of Aragon and Navarre. Stiles himself Emperor. Ramiro, King of Aragon resigns, and his Son-in-law, Raymund, Earl of Barcelona, assumes the Crown. p. 167
  • Chap. X. D. Alonso of Portugal, takes the Title of King. His Wars with the Moors. War betwixt the Christian Princes, and Peace concluded. Baeça and Almeria taken by the King of Castile, and Lisbon by him of Portugal. p. 169
• The Eleventh BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE coming into Spain of the Moors, call'd Almohades. The Death of D. Garcia, King of Navarre, by a fall from his

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  • ... Horse, his Son Sancho succeeds him. King Alon∣so and his Daughter both Marry'd. Many Places taken from the Moors. p. 171
  • ...Chap. II. King Luis the Younger of France, comes in∣to Spain. Alonso of Castile and Leon, call'd the Emperor, dies. His Sons Sancho and Ferdinand, inherit the Crowns of Castile and Leon. Original of the Knights of Calatrava. p. 174
  • ...Chap. III. The Death of Sancho, King of Castile. The great Commotions that ensu'd. The Death of Raymund, Prince of Aragon, his Issue. Alonso, his eldest Son succeeds in his Dominions. p. 176
  • Chap. IV. Alonso, the young King of Castile, takes upon him the Government, recovers most of his Do∣minions, joyns in League with the Aragonian, and Marries Ellenor, the Daughter to Henry II. King of England. Some Actions of Ferdinand King of Leon. p. 178
  • ...Chap. V. The League made against Peter Ruiz de Açagra. The Original of the Knights of Santiago. The taking of Cuenca by the Christians. Increase of the Knights of Santiago, or S. James the Apostle. Several Places in Navarre taken by the Castilians. p. 180
  • ...Chap. VI. Rebellion in the Kingdom of Leon suppress'd. Alonso, King of Portugal, taken by Ferdinard of Leon, and set at liberty. Being Besieg'd in Santa∣rem, by the Moors, is reliev'd by him. He Van∣quishes the Infidels. Actions of his Son Sancho. p. 182
  • ...Chap. VII. The Death of the Kings of Leon and Por∣tugal. Alliances betwixt the Kings of Spain. The Defeat of the Christians at Alarcos. Sancho the Wise, King of Navarre, dies. Sancho I. King of Portugal. Alonso IX. of Leon. p. 183
  • ...Chap. VIII. King Alonso of Aragon dies, and his Son Peter succeeds him. The King of Leon Di∣vorc'd. Castilians and Aragonians over-run Na∣varre. Alonso, King of Castile's two Daughters Marry'd to the Kings of England and Leon. Plague and Famine in Spain. p. 186
  • ...Chap. IX. The Marriage of the King of Aragon, and Death of some Persons of Note. Peace concluded, and Alliance betwixt all the Christian Kings of Spain. The beginning of the War with the Moors. A vast Multitude of Foreigners comes to the Assi∣stance of the Christian Kings of Spain. p. 187
  • ...Chap. X. The further Progress of the Christian Army, which obtains a most signal Victory over the Infidels, of whom 200000 are slain, and this call'd the Bat∣tle of Navas de Tolosa. Many Towns taken af∣ter this Success. p. 189
• The Twelfth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Original and Growth of the Here∣sie of the Albigenses, which spread all over France, and some part of Spain. Preaching a∣gainst them unsuccessful, War is resolv'd upon. p. 191
  • ...Chap. II. The Death of Peter, King of Aragon, and of Alonso, King of Castile. Simon, Earl of Montfort, General of the Catholicks. Overthrows the Hereticks, and takes the Towns they had possessed themselves of. p. 193
  • ...Chap. III. Disorders in Castile and Aragon, under the two Infant Kings. Sancho, King of Navarre, altogether decripid. The Lateran General Coun∣cil. Honours done there to the Archbishop of Tole∣do. p. 195
  • ...Chap. IV. The Family of Lara take the Government of Castile into their Hands. They commit many Insolencies, and oppress the Nobility. Young King Henry Marry'd and Divorc'd. The King of A∣ragon escapes from his Keepers. p. 197
  • ...Chap. V. Great Disorders in Castile rais'd by the Family of Lara. Young King Henry kill'd by the fall of a Tile. Ferdinand, Prince of Leon, succeeds his Mother Berengaria, renouncing her Right. Or∣ders of S. Dominick, S. Francis and La Merced Instituted. p. 198
  • ...Chap. VI. The Marriages of two Kings, Ferdinand of Castile, and Jayme of Aragon. King Ferdi∣nand quells many Commotions. Death of the Kings of France and Portugal. p. 200
  • ...Chap. VII. King Ferdinand of Castile's great Success against the Moors. King Jayme of Aragon seiz'd by some Rebellious Nobles, makes his escapes, and commences War against the Rebels. p. 202
  • ...Chap. VIII. The War with the Moors renew'd. The Island of Majorca Conquer'd by the Aragonians. The Popes Legate disanuls the Marriage of King Jayme, on account of Consanguinity. Raymund, Earl of Toulouze, a Heretick, reduc'd. p. 204
  • Chap. IX. Alonso, King of Leon, defeats the Moors, takes Merida and Badajoz, and dies. Crowns of Castile and Leon united under Ferdinand. San∣cho, King of Navarre, dies, Theobald succeeds him. Interviews of several Kings. p. 205
  • ...Chap. X. The beginning, progress and end of the War against Cordova, with the Conquest of that Noble City. p. 206
  • ...Chap. XI. A Moorish King Baptiz'd. Description of Valencia, its Siege, and Surrender to the King of Aragon, who is wounded before it. Theobald, King of Navarre, goes with others to the Holy-War. p. 207
• The Thirteenth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE taking of many Towns by the Christians. The Kingdom of Mur∣cia surrendred to King Ferdinand. His Marriage. Salamanca made an Ʋniversity. 20000 Moors de∣feated by the Christians. p. 208
  • ...Chap. II. A defeat of the Christians, who recover, and are successful, take Jaen, and many other Places. The King of Granada made Tributary. King Sancho II. of Portugal expell'd by his Rebellious Subjects. p. 209
  • ...Chap. III. The beginning of the War against Sevil. A∣ragon under a General Interdict. The Siege and Surrender of Sevil. Carmona and several other Places. p. 210
  • ...Chap. IV. S. Luis, King of France, sends Presents to the Church of Toledo, and makes an unfortunate Expedition to the Holy-Land. Aragon embroyl'd King Ferdinand of Castile, after gaining much from the Moors, dies p. 211
  • ...Chap. V. The beginning of the Reign of King Alon∣so, he is chosen Emperor by part of the Electors, and Richard, Duke of Cornwal, by the rest. Theo∣bald I. King of Navarre, dies; his Son Theo∣bald II. succeeds him. p. 212
  • Chap. VI. Aragon and Castile at variance, and reconcil'd. Sancho, King of Portugal, dies in Ex∣ile. Death of the Queen and Prince of Aragon. Por∣tugal under an Interdict. Marriages of the King of of Navarre, and Prince of Aragon. p. 213
  • ...Chap. VII. The Family of the Merines obtains the

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  • ... Empire of Africk. The War against the Moors renew'd in Spain. Cuidad Rodrigo built. Trou∣bles in Aragon. The City Murcia taken, and the King of Granada made Tributary. p. 214
  • ...Chap. VIII. The Kingdom of the Normans in Sicily, extinguish'd by the French. The Empress of Con∣stantinople comes into Spain, and Jayme, King of Aragon, to Toledo. p. 215
  • ...Chap. IX. The King of Aragon's Expedition for the Holy-Land. The Kings of France and Navarre, and the eldest Son of the King of England, move upon the same Enterprize. The Nobles of Castile revolt. Troubles in Aragon. p. 216
  • Chap. X. Rodulphus of Ausburg, chosen Emperor. Henry, King of Navarre, dies. His Daughter Joanna Inherits. Alonso, King of Castile, agrees with his Nobles, then goes into France to plead for the Empire, before the Pope, and returns re infecta. p. 216
• The Fourteenth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE King of Morocco passes over into spain. The War with the Moors. The Christians twice defeated. Death of Prince Fer∣dinand, the Heir of Castile. Troubles in Navarre betwixt the Natives and the French. p. 217
  • ...Chap. II. Three Popes die in one Year. Prince San∣cho of Castile contrives to Ʋsurp that Crown from his Nephews. The Death of Jayme, King of Ara∣gon, and of Alonso of Portugal. Peter succeeds the first, and Denis, the latter. p. 218
  • ...Chap. III. The Practices of Prince Sancho. He Re∣bels against his Father. The King of Morocco comes to aid King Alonso; returns home, leaving 1000 Horse to serve under him. King Alonso dis∣inherits, and curses his Son Prince Sancho. p. 221
  • ...Chap. IV. The Conspiracy of John Prochita, in Sicily, against the French, and slaughter of them, call'd the Sicilian Vespers. Kings of France and Aragon at War about Sicily. Castile and Aragon under an Interdict at the same time. p. 222
  • ...Chap. V. The Death of Alonso, King of Castile. The beginning of the Reign of King Sancho IV. The defeat of the French Fleet on the Coast of Italy. Albarazin taken by the King of Aragon. p. 224
  • ...Chap. VI. The French Invade Catalonia, take Gi∣rona, and retire back to France with loss. The King of Morocco Besieges Xeres, and is repuls'd. The Death of the four Kings of France, Aragon, Naples and Morocco. p. 226
  • ...Chap. VII. The Kings of Castile and Portugal meet D. Lope de Haro flies to Navarre. A Treaty in order to release the two Princes of Castile. Charles, Prince of Salerno, set at liberty. France and Ca∣stile joyn against Aragon. Denis, King of Por∣tugal's Issue. p. 228
  • ...Chap. VIII. Troubles in Castile. The rightful Heirs to that Crown, before Prisoners in Aragon, set at liberty. Wars on that account betwixt the two Crowns. Badajoz Mutinies, and is reduc'd. An Interview betwixt the Kings of France and Castile. p. 230
  • ...Chap. IX. The Revolt of D. John Nun̄ez de Lara. The Death of the King of Aragon. His Brother Jayme Succeeds him. Matches betwixt the three Kings of Spain. Defeat of the Moors at Sea. Ori∣ginal of the Dukes of Medina Sidonia. p 232
  • Chap. X. Alcala de Henares made an Ʋniversity. Tarifa Besieg'd by the Moors. A brave Action of the Governour. Sancho, King of Castile, dies. Ferdinand IV. succeeds. Peace betwixt France and Aragon. p. 234
• The Fifteenth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. NEW Troubles and Wars in Castile, where Prince Henry takes the Go∣vernment from the Queen. Prince John Proclaim∣ed King of Leon and Galicia. Castile invaded by the Moors, Portugueses and Aragonians. p. 236
  • ...Chap. II. Peace betwixt Castile and Portugal setled by means of the double Alliances betwixt those Princes. The Progress of the Wars in Sicily. The Jubilee first Instituted. Bilbao built; and Prince John reconcil'd to the King. p. 238
  • ...Chap. III. Of Raymundus Lullus, and the Master of Calatrava. The Marriage of King Ferdinand. Peace concluded betwixt the Kings of Sicily and Naples. A Synod of Bishops. Troubles in Castile. Pope Boniface dies. Benedict XI. succeeds him. p. 240
  • ...Chap. IV. The Differences betwixt the Kings of Ca∣stile and Aragon reconcil'd. After which, they joyn in league against the Moors, but to no consi∣derable effect. Death of Roger Lauria, the great Admiral of Aragon; and Divisions among the Moors. p. 241
  • ...Chap. V. The King of Granada depos'd. The King of Castile's Sister Marry'd to the Duke of Britany. The Extirpation of the Knights Templers. The Death of Ferdinand IV. King of Castile. p. 244
  • ...Chap. VI. The beginning of the Reign of Alonso XI. King of Castile. The many Confusions in that Kingdom, by reason of his Infancy. The Moors of Granada expell their King. The Turks, their Original and Growth. p. 246
  • ...Chap. VII. The Actions of the Catalonians in Greece. The War in Andaluzia. Death of Luis Hutin, King of France. Philip the Long, succeeds him. John XX. chosen Pope. Defeat of the Moors by Prince Peter of Castile. p. 248
  • ...Chap. VIII. Institution of two new Orders of Knight∣hood in Aragon and Portugal. Peter and John, Princes of Castile, kill'd by the Moors. The Go∣vernment of that Kingdom in Confusion. A great Overthrow given the Navarrois, by the Biscainers. p. 249
  • ...Chap. IX. King Alonso. XI. of Castile, takes upon him the Government. The Conquest of Sardinia by the Aragonians. The Death of King Denis of Por∣tugal. His Son Alonso succeeds him. Jayme II. King of Aragon, is succeeded by his Son Alonso IV. p. 251
  • ...Chap. X. The Wars betwixt the Christians and Infi∣dels. Rebellions in Castile. Aragon, Castile and Portugal joyn in League. The King and Queen of Navarre, come into that Country, and return a∣gain to France. p. 253
• The Sixteenth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE King of Granada goes into Africk. Abomelique passes over into Spain. The War with the Moors. A Truce concluded. A∣lonso de la Cerda rightful King of Castile, sub∣mits to King Alonso the Possessor. p. 256
  • ...Chap. II. The Moors of Granada murder Mahomet, their King. Wars among all the Christian Kings of Spain. Alonso, King of Aragon, dies. Fresh

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  • ... Rebellions in Castile. The Portuguese Fleet beat∣en by the Castilians. p. 257
  • ...Chap. III. The Death of Frederick, King of Sicily. A Truce betwixt Castile and Portugal. The Death of Abomelique, and defeat of his Army. Peace betwixt Castile and Aragon. A Synod at Barce∣lona. p. 259
  • ...Chap. IV. A new Invasion of Spain by Albohacen, King of Morocco, with 470000 Moors; he Be∣sieges Tarifa, is there routed with the loss of 200000 Men, by the Kings of Castile and Por∣tugal. Three defeats of the Infidels at Sea. p. 261
  • ...Chap. V. The Siege and Surrender of Algezira. The Infidels attempt to murder King Alonso of Castile. The Earls of Derby and Salisbury, come to his assistance out of England, and the Earl of Faux out of France. Robert, King of Naples dies. p. 263
  • ...Chap. VI. The King of Aragon Conquers Majorca, and all its Dominions. Great Troubles in Aragon. The Rebels suppress'd. An Ʋniversal Plague. The Knights of Calatrava at variance, at length re∣concil'd. p. 265
  • ...Chap. VII. The Siege of Gibraltar; the King dies, and the Siege is rais'd. King Peter succeeds him. The Lady Ellenor de Guzman kill'd. Some Nobles Rebel, and are subdu'd. Biscay annexed to the Crown of Castile. Interviews of Kings. p. 267
  • ...Chap. VIII. Embassadors sent by King Peter into France, to obtain for his Wife, Blanch, Daughter to the Duke of Bourbon, who is brought into Spain, and Marry'd to the King; but he being before in Love with the Lady Mary de Padilla, slights and forsakes his Queen. p. 269
  • ...Chap. IX. King Peter of Castile, removes his Offi∣cers, punishes some Rebels, and reduces several Towns. The War of Sardinia, where Diseases rage∣ing in the Aragonian Army, that King claps up a dishonourable Peace, and returns to Aragon. p. 270
  • ...Chap. X. The Nobility of Castile, particularly the King's Bastard Brothers in Rebellion; they treat with the King without success, the Queen Mother joyns them; the King gets the better, and Exe∣cutes many of them. p. 272
• The Seventeenth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE beginning of the War in Aragon. many Rebellious Nobles in Castile put to Death. The War betwixt Castile and Ara∣gon carry'd on by Sea and Land. p. 275
  • ...Chap. II. The Kings of Castile and Aragon, both call the Moors to their assistance. The War is car∣ry'd on vigorously on both sides. The Castilians treacherous to their King. He punishes many of them. The Computation of Time in Aragon alter∣ed. p. 277
  • ...Chap. III. The Death of Queen Blanch, and D. Maria de Padilla. Peace betwixt Castile and A∣ragon. The War with the Moors, and Death of their King. The King of Aragon's Daughter Marry'd to the King of Sicily. p. 278
  • Chap. IV. Castile and Navarre joyn in League. The War is carry'd on successfully against Aragon, by King Peter of Castile, who declares the Lady Mary de Padilla, to have been his lawful Wife. The Death of John, King of France, and Con∣stance Queen of Aragon. p. 281
  • ...Chap. V. Count Henry Proclaim'd King of Castile. King Peter expell'd the Kingdom▪ Refus'd En∣tertainment in Portugal, gathers a Fleet in Gali∣cia, and flyes into France to the Protection of the English. p. 282
  • ...Chap. VI. The War betwixt France, Navarre and Aragon. King Peter of Castile, supported by the English in France, is brought into Spain by the Prince of Wales, with an Army. Overthrows Henry, the Ʋsurper, and recovers his Kingdom. p. 284
  • ...Chap. VII. King Peter Excommunicated and Ab∣solv'd. Count Henry returns into Spain, is again receiv'd by many Places. Toledo opposes him, and is Besieg'd. King Peter comes to its relief, is overthrown, betray'd to, and murder'd by Henry the Bastard. p. 286
  • ...Chap. VIII. Several Foreign Princes pretenders to the Crown of Castile. War with Aragon, Portugal and Granada. Affairs of Aragon, Sardinia and Navarre. The League betwixt Portugal and Ara∣gon. p. 288
  • ...Chap. IX. The Siege of Carmona. The King of Por∣tugal Marries the Lady Ellenor de Meneses. Peace betwixt Castile, Portugal and Navarre. p. 289
  • ...Chap. X. Peace concluded betwixt Castile and Ara∣gon. Several Matches of Princes. French and Spaniards Besiege Bayonne in vain. The Papal Chair restored to Rome. Death of Frederick, King of Sicily. p. 292
• The Eighteenth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Wars of Navarre. Matches of some of King Henry's Children. The Schism in the Church, caused by the Election of the two Popes, Urban and Clement. The Death of the King of Castile, and of Mahomet, the Moorish King of Granada. p. 294
  • ...Chap. II. King John succeeds his Father in the Throne of Castile. Charles, King of France, dies. Charles VI. succeeds him. Pope Clement own'd in Spain thro' the French Interest. p. 296.
  • Chap. III. Charles, Duke of Durazzo, Crown'd King of Naples. The War with Portugal. Peace concluded. The King of Portugal dies. Actions of the Aragonians and Catalonians in Greece, and of the former in Sardinia. p. 297
  • Chap. IV. Portugal full of Divisions about the Suc∣cession to the Crown. King John of Castile, hav∣ing been Proclaim'd at Lisbon, enters that King∣dom, has many places deliver'd to him. Besieges Lisbon, but is forced to raise the Siege, and return to Castile. p. 299
  • Chap. V. John, the Bastard, Master of Avis, Pro∣claim'd King of Portugal. King John of Castile, sends his Fleet, then enters Portugal himself with an Army. The famous Battle of Aljubarrota, and rout of the Castilians. p. 301
  • ...Chap. VI. The Portugueses make an Inroad into Ca∣stile, and defeat a Body of Castilians. The Duke of Lancaster lands at Corun̄a, and takes several Towns. The Death of the Kings of Naples, Ara∣gon and Navarre. p. 303
  • ...Chap. VII. Peace concluded with the English. The Heir of Castile in imitation of the Prince of Wales in England, is created Prince of Asturias. A Truce with Portugal, and the Moors. King John of Castile, kill'd by a Fall from his Horse. p. 304
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  • ... Chap. VIII. John, King of Aragon, upon complaint of his Subjects, complies with their demands. Ir∣ruptions of the French into Aragon. Henry III. Proclaim'd King of Castile. The Form of Govern∣ment appointed there, during his Minority. p. 307
  • ...Chap. IX. The Contentions betwixt the Nobility of Castile about the Government. They agree on a Settlement, then alter it. The Affairs of the Moors at Granada. War renew'd with Portugal. King Charles VI. of France, runs distracted. p. 308
  • ...Chap. X. The Divisions among the Nobility of Ca∣stile, continue. A Truce betwixt Castile and Por∣tugal for 15 Years. The Nobility at length pacify'd. Sicily brought under the Aragonian Yoke. p. 310
• The Nineteenth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. KIng Henry takes upon him the Govern∣ment. The Cortes at Madrid. Dis∣contents among the Nobility. The Death of the Master of Alcantara. The Biscainers invade the Canary-Islands. The Plague at Madrid. p. 313
  • ...Chap. II. Another Rebellion in Castile quell'd by the King. Pope Clement dies, and Benedict XIII. is Elected, which continues the Schism. The strange Death of John, King of Aragon. p. 315
  • ...Chap. III. The Queen of Navarre, returns to her Husband. The Earl of Faux invades Aragon. The War betwixt Castile and Portugal renew'd. Jo∣seph, King of Granada dies. Mahomet his second Son Ʋsurps. The Turks come over into Europe. p. 317
  • ...Chap. IV. Two Franciscans Preaching to the Moors of Granada, suffer Martyrdom. The Truce with Portugal renew'd. Two great Plagues in Spain and France. The Year of Jubilee 1400. p. 319
  • ...Chap. V. The Death of the Queen of Sicily. Of Tamerlan and Bajazet. Pope Benedict again re∣ceiv'd in Castile. The King of Castile has a Son born. Pope Boniface dies. Innocent VIII. chosen at Rome. p. 321
  • ...Chap. VI. Great Tumults in Aragon appeas'd by the Cortes. A Battle betwixt the Castilians and the Moors. The Cortes of Castile meet at Toledo, and King Henry dies there. A Notable Action of his. p. 322
  • ...Chap. VII. The Crown offer'd to Prince Ferdinand, be refuses it. John II. Proclaim'd King of Castile. The Death of the Queen of Aragon. The War of Granada. Several Places taken by the Christians, who also obtain a Victory at Sea p. 324
  • ...Chap. VIII. The Murder of the Duke of Orleans, by him of Burgundy. The War carry'd on with the Moors, and a Truce concluded. Original of D. Alvaro de Luna. Continuation of the Schism. p. 326
  • ...Chap. IX. The Death of Martin, King of Sicily. Several Pretenders to the Crown of Aragon. Their several Claims. Martin, King of Aragon, pre∣fers that of his Nephew Prince Ferdinand of Castile, tho' unjust. p. 328
  • ...Chap. X. The Moors having done much harm in the Christian Territories, Prince Ferdinand marches a∣gainst them, defeats them, and takes Antequera, and other Places. Martin, King of Aragon dies. A Love Adventure. p. 329
• The Twentieth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE State of Christendom. Nine Judges appointed in Aragon to decide the dispute about the Succession. Arguments us'd by each of the Candidates. The Government of King John of Portugal. p. 332
  • Chap. II. Ferdinand, Prince of Castile, declar'd King of Aragon by the Judges, and afterwards Pro∣claim'd at Zarago••a. He settles the Kingdom, Be∣sieges and takes the Earl of Urgel, who aspir'd to the Grown. p. 333
  • ...Chap. III. The Christian Princes all Combine with the Emperor to put an end to the Schism in the Church. In order to it, King Ferdinand of Aragon, has a Conference with Pope Benedict. The Council of Constance. The two Popes, John, and Gregory, Abdicate. p. 335
  • ...Chap. IV. The Portugueses pass over into Africk, and take Ceuta. All endeavours us'd to move Pope Benedict to resign the Papacy prove vain. Ferdi∣nand, King of Aragon's Death. The Council of Constance puts an end to the Schism in the Church. p. 337
  • ...Chap. V. The Death of the Queen of Castile. Mar∣riages of Princes. Prince Henry of Aragon, seizes the King of Castile. Tumults in that Kingdom. Strange Prodigies. Many Colleges built in Castile. p. 339
  • ...Chap. VI. Original of the Portuguese Discoveries. King Alonso of Aragon, adopted Heir to the Crown of Naples. The King of Castile escapes from his Confinement, and suppresses many of the Rebels. D. Alvaro de Luna made an Earl. p. 341
  • ...Chap. VII. The Death of the Moorish King of Gra∣nada. A Truce betwixt Castile and Portugal. The Interest of the Aragonians decays at Naples. The Death of the pretended Pope Benedict. p. 343
  • ...Chap. VIII. The pretended Pope Benedict dying, a∣nother is supported by the King of Aragon, who plunders Marseilles, prepares to make War upon Castile; but comes to an Accommodation, yet loses all his Interest at Naples. p. 344
  • ...Chap. IX. The Death of King Charles of Navarre. King John Proclaim'd. D. Alvaro de Luna Ba∣nish'd the Court of Castile. Villanous Practices of the Nobility. The King of Granada depos'd. p. 347
  • Chap. X. D. Alvaro de Luna returns to Court great∣er in the Kings favour than ever. The banish'd King of Granada restor'd. Some Affairs of France, and final end of the Schism in the Church. p. 348
• The Twenty First BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE War betwixt Aragon and Na∣varre on the one side, and Castile on the other. The King of Navarre Crown'd. John, King of Castile, breaks into Aragon with a power∣ful Army, and does much harm there. p. 351
  • ...Chap. II. Actions of the Aragonians against Castile. Several Assemblies of the Cortes. The Estates of the Princes of Aragon in Castile, Confiscated. A Truce concluded with that Crown for 5 Years. War with the Moors. p. 353
  • ...Chap. III. The Death of Pope Martin V. Eugenius IV. succeeds him. The Moors of Granada over∣thrown in Battle. Peace concluded with Portugal. A Truce with the Moors. Prince Peter of Ara∣gon made Prisoner. p. 354
  • ...Chap. IV. The declining posture of the Aragonians at Naples. Yet that King is again invited thither, and adopted anew by the Queen. He agrees with Castile. King John of Portugal dies. Edward, succeeds. p. 356
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  • ... Chap. V. The Council of Basil. The Affairs of Na∣ples. And Death of the Duke of Anjou, and Queen of Naples. The Nobility of that Kingdom incline to favour the Aragonians. The Pope ex∣pell'd Rome, and restor'd. p. 358
  • ...Chap. VI. Mighty Inundations throughout Spain. A great Victory over the Moors. The further Acti∣ons of the Aragonians at Naples. The Kings of Aragon and Navarre, taken by the Genoeses, and set at liberty by the Duke of Milan. p. 360
  • ...Chap. VII. The Affairs of Italy, after the King of Aragon, was releas'd. Peace concluded betwixt Ca∣stile and Aragon. The Prince of Castile Marries the Princess of Navarre. The Portugues loss in Africk. p. 362
  • ...Chap. VIII. The State of Spain, and of the Catholick Church, under great apprehensions of Troubles. A∣ctions of the Argonians at Naples. King Edward of Portugal dies. The Rebellion in Castile. p. 364
  • ...Chap. IX. The King of Castile and the Rebels agree. The Rebellion breaks out again. The King taken Prisoner. Blanch, Queen of Navarre dies. Her Son Charles succeeds. The Council at Basil deposes Pope Eugenius, and choses Felix. p. 365
  • ...Chap. X. The Progress of the Aragonians in Naples. That City taken by them. New Disorders in Spain. The Archbishop of Toledo dies. Of some Men fa∣mous for Learning p. 368
• The Twenty Second BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE success of the Aragonians in Ita∣ly. The Rebellion in Castile. The Death of the Queens of Portugal and Castile. The Battle of Olmedo; and Death of Prince Henry of Aragon. p. 369
  • ...Chap. II. The Marriage of Ferdinand, Bastard Son to the King of Aragon, and appointed Heir to the Kingdom of Naples. Mahomet, King of Grana∣da, depos'd. D. Alvaro de Luna, chosen Master of the Order of Santiago. p. 371
  • ...Chap. III. Disorders continue in Spain. The Flo∣rentine War. Pope Eugenius dies. Nicholas V. succeeds him. The Breach betwixt Castile and A∣ragon continu'd. Several Noblemen of Castile apprehended. Others fly. p. 373
  • ...Chap. IV. The Earl of Benavente escaping, raises new Tumults. The Affairs of Portugal. The Mu∣tiny of Toledo. Fresh Tumults among the Nobili∣ty of Castile. The Mutiniers of Toledo punish'd. p. 374
  • ...Chap. V. The Mutiny of Segovia. The Affairs of the Crown of Aragon. The Civil War in Navarre. The Factions of the Agramonteses and Biamonte∣ses there. The Emperor Frederick Marries Elle∣nor, Sister to the King of Portugal. The Moors twice defeated by the Christians. p. 376
  • Chap. VI. D. Alvaro de Luna, the King of Castile's great Favourite's Character, and fatal end. Ma∣met the Turk, takes Constantinople. Mahomet, King of Granada, depos'd. Cruzadoes coin'd in Portugal. p. 378
  • ...Chap. VII. The Designs, and Death of King John of Castile. Discoveries of the Portugueses along the Coast of Africk. Prince Henry Proclaim'd King of Castile. Peace concluded betwixt Castile, Ara∣gon and Navarre. The Character of Henry the new King of Castile. p. 380
  • ...Chap VIII. The great League made in Italy. The Death of Pope Nicholas. Calixtus succeeds him. War of Granada. King Henry of Castile Mar∣ries Joanna, Sister to the King of Portugal. Earthquakes in Italy. p. 382
  • ...Chap. IX. The Prince of Viana flies to Naples. The Kings of Castile and Navarre meet, and conclude a Peace. The War with the Moors. The Death of Alonso, King of Aragon. His Character and Will. John King of Navarre, Inherits the Crown of Aragon. p. 384
  • ...Chap. X. The new War at Naples, upon the Death of King Alonso, and Succession of his Bastard Son Ferdinand. Pope Calixtus dies Pius II. succeeds him. Alcazar on the Coast of Africk taken by the King of Portugal. Prodigies in Spain. p. 386
• The Twenty Third BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Council of Mantua. Beginnings of Tumults in Castile. War at Na∣ples, betwixt the Aragonians and House of Anjou. Scanderberg, Prince of Epirus, comes to the assi∣stance of Ferdinand, King of Naples. p. 401
  • ...Chap. II. War renew'd with the Moors of Granada. The Prince of Viana Imprison'd and Releas'd. His Death. The Rebellion of Catalonia; also in Na∣varre. The Kings of France and Castile meet. p. 402
  • ...Chap. III. The Catalonians send for Peter, Consta∣ble of Portugal, and Proclaim him Earl of Barce∣lona. The Kings of Castile and Portugal meet. The Rebellion in Castile. D. Beltran de la Cueva, great Favourite to King Henry of Castile, Created a Duke. p. 404
  • ...Chap. IV. Proceedings and Defeat of the Rebels in Catalonia. Death of Ismael, King of Granada. Progress of the Rebellion in Castile, and most Villanous Action of the Rebels, who Proclaim Prince Alonso, King. The King and they Disband. p. 406
  • Chap. V. Peter, Constable of Portugal dies. The Rebels in Catalonia chose the Duke of Anjou for their King. The Battle of Olmedo. The Death of the Queen of Aragon, and Prince Alonso of Castile. The King recovers Toledo. The Rebels of Castile affront the Pope's Legate, and are Ex∣communicated. p. 408
  • Chap. VI. John, Duke of Lorrain, supports and heads the Rebels in Catalonia for his Father. Ferdinand, Prince of Aragon, declar'd King of Sicily. The Crown of Castile offer'd to the Princess Elizabeth, she refuses it. Peace betwixt the King and Nobles. p. 410
  • ...Chap. VII. The Marriage of Ferdinand, King of Si∣cily, with the Princess Elizabeth of Castile, and of the Duke of Guienne with the Princess Joanna, who is sworn Heiress of Castile. Differences betwixt the Knights of Alcantara and their Master, and Troubles in Biscay. The Portugueses take Arzila and Tangier in Africk. p. 412
  • ...Chap. VIII. The Tumults and Confusions in Aragon, Sardinia and Navarre. The King of Castile la∣bours to reduce his Rebels. Pope Paul II. dies. Six∣tus IV. chosen. King Alonso of Portugal, takes Arzila and Tangier in Africk. p. 414
  • Chap. IX. Catalonia reduc'd. Charles, Duke of Guienne dies. Cardinal Borgia, the Pope's Le∣gate, comes into Spain. Interview of the Kings of Castile and Portugal. The Master of Santiago strengthens himself against his Enemies. Barcelona

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  • ...Chap. X. The Pope's Legate's Practices against King Henry of Castile. Massacre of the Jews. Signal Loyalty of Peter de Peralta. Traiterous Practices of Elizabeth, Sister to King Henry of Castile. A Synod at Aranda. p. 417
• The Twenty Fourth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Princess Elizabeth pretends to be reconcil'd to her Brother, and openly aspires to the Crown upon his Indisposition. D. John Pacheco, Master of Santiago, dies. Differences betwixt the French and Aragonians. King Ferdinand goes to Barcelona. Jews Massacred in Sicily. Ferdinand and Elizabeth Proclaim'd King and Queen of Castile. The King of Portugal undertakes the Protection of the Princess Joanna, his Niece. p. 420
  • ...Chap. II. The Death of Henry, King of Castile. Ferdinand and Elizabeth Ʋsurps the Crown of Castile from Joanna, the Rightful Heiress, and are Proclaim'd King and Queen. The King of Portugal undertakes the Protection of the Rightful Heiress his Niece. p. 422
  • ...Chap. III. The King of Portugal calls himself King of Castile, and is assisted by many of the Nobility; being contracted to Joanna the Rightful Heiress. He takes several Places in Ca∣stile. The French make Peace with England, and engage to assist Portugal against Ferdinand. p. 424
  • ...Chap. IV. Prince John of Portugal comes into Castile with Forces to his Father's assistance. The Battle of Toro, betwixt King. Ferdinand and him of Portugal. The latter defeated. The Castilian Nobility forsake him, and he returns home. p. 426
  • ...Chap. V. The Tumults of Navarre. The King of Portugal's Zoyage into France. Toro recover'd by the Castiliano from the Portugueses. Several other Places retaken. Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, and Galcazzo, Duke of Milan, murdred. p. 428
  • ...Chap. VI. King Ferdinand possesses himself of the Mastership of Santiago in trust, which has ever since continued in the Kings of Spain. War with the Moors of Andaluzia. The King of Portugal, after having Abdicated his Crown, returns home, and is restor'd by his Son. p. 429
  • Chap. VII. Sardinia entirely reduc'd. The Birth of John, Prince of Castile. The Inquisition first setled in Spain. Peace concluded betwixt France and Castile. The Death of King John of A∣ragon. p. 431
  • Chap. VIII. Ellenor, Queen of Navarre. The Troubles of that Kingdom, and her Death. The Countess of Medellin raises Tumults in Castile. Portugueses overthrown by the Castilians. Heretical Opinions started, and condemned in Spain. King Fer∣dinand goes into Aragon. p. 434
  • ...Chap. IX. Peace concluded betwixt Castile and Portugal. The Turks get footing in Italy, and are again expell'd. King Alon∣so of Portugal dies. Henry, the late King of Castile's Grants vacated by the Cortes, Prince John, Son to King Ferdinand, Sworn Heir of Castile. p. 435
  • Chap. X. Francis, King of Navarre, comes out of France, is Crowned, and soon after dies. A Conspiracy against the King of Portugal punished, and the Conspirators punished. Peace betwixt Castile and Portugal ratified. Luis XI. King of France dies. p. 437
• The Twenty Fifth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE beginning of the War with Granada. King Albahazen surprizes Zahara. Alhama taken from the Infidels, and in vain besieged by them again. p. 440
  • ...Chap. II. Preparations for carrying on the War against the Moors. Loxa in vain besieged, and that War laid aside for some time. Some Tumults in Galicia. A great slaughter of Christians on the Mountains of Malaga. p. 441
  • ...Chap. III. The Moors defeated, and Boabdill, their King taken, and afterwards released. The Affairs of Navarre. Pope Six∣tus dies. Innocent VIII. succeeds him. Marquess del Gasto and Pescara, from whom descended. p. 444
  • Chap. IV. Alora, and other Places taken from the Moors. Al∣bohardil Ʋsurps the Crown of Granada, and defeats the Earl of Cabra. The Rebellion in Naples. Birth of the Princess Ka∣therine of Castile, afterwards Wife to Henry VIII. King of England. p. 446
  • ...Chap. V. The Tumults in Aragon and Catalonia. Several Towns taken from the Moors. A Sedition in Galicia. King Albohar∣dil attacks the Castle, called Albayzin in Granada, and is re∣pulsed. Azamor on the Coast of Africk delivered to the Por∣tugueses. p. 448
  • ...Chap. VI. King Ferdinand takes Malaga, and other Places from the Moors. Albohardil, King of Granada, having been de∣feated by the Christians, is expelled by his Subjects, and Boab∣dil Proclaimed King. Mighty Discoveries made by the Portu∣gueses in the East. p. 450
  • ...Chap. VII. Tumults in Aragon; the Cities Associate there. The War with the Moors renewed, and several Places taken from them, which they with the same facility recover. Maximilian, King of the Romans, aims to Marry the Princess Elizabeth of Castile. p. 452
  • ...Chap. VIII. The Masterships of all the Military Orders in Spain, annexed to the Crown for ever. Three Cities, and other Places ta∣ken from the Moors. Elizabeth, Princess of Castile, Married to Alonso, Prince of Portugal. His, and his Father's Death. p. 453
  • ...Chap. IX. The War with the Moors now effectually renewed. The Description of the City of Granada. King Ferdinand lays Siege to it, and Builds a Town for his Army to Quarter in during the Siege, to shew his Resolution not to depart without being Master of that City. p. 456
  • ...Chap. X. A mighty Mutiny raised in Granada by a Phanatick Moor. The City surrendred to King Ferdinand. The Cha∣racter of King Ferdinand and Queen Elizabeth. Their Triumphal Entry into Granada, and Ʋniversal Joy for their Success. p. 457
• The Twenty Sixth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Affairs of Britany. The Jews expelled Spain. Pope Innocent VIII. dies. Alexander VI. succeeds him. Navarre pacified. Roussillon and Cerdagne restored to King Ferdinand. p. 460
  • ...Chap. II Discoveries and Conquests of the Spaniards in the West-Indies. Controversies arise betwixt the Crowns of Spain and Portugal, concerning their Discoveries. Roussillon and Cer∣dagne restored to King Ferdinand. p. 461
  • Chap. III. Palma, one of the Canary-Islands Conquered. The Mastership of the three Military Orders annexed to the Crown of Castile. The Original of the Neapolitan War. The Death of Ferdinand, King of Naples. p. 464
  • ...Chap. IV. The French invade the Kingdom of Naples. An Ac∣count of Luis Sforcia, Duke of Milan. The French King at Rome. Alonso, King of Naples Abdicates. The French possess themselves of the Kingdom of Naples. p. 465
  • ...Chap. V. The League against the French carried on with wonder∣full secrecy. The French King returns home. The Venetians overthrown by the French. King Ferdinand of Naples, suc∣cessful against them, and recovers that Noble City. p. 468
  • ...Chap. VI The Death of John II. King of Portugal. The French quite expell'd the Kingdom of Naples. Ferdinand, King of Spain honoured by the Pope with the Title of Catholick King. The posture of Affairs in Portugal under Emanuel, the new King. p. 469
  • ...Chap. VII. The Death of Ferdinand, King of Naples. The Em∣peror passes into Italy. The Popes Forces defeated by the Ursini. The Death of the Duke of Gandia. The Marriage of Prince John of Spain. Proposals concerning setling the Kingdom of Naples. p. 472
  • ...Chap. VIII. Progress of the Portugueses Discoveries in the East. Peter Covillam, and Alonso de Paira sent to India by Land. Vasca de Gama sent to discover India by Sea with four Ships. His Voyage till he came to Calicut. p. 474
  • ...Chap. IX. A short, but particular Account of India, what hap∣pened to Vasco de Gama at Calicut. His bold Enterprize there, and a Relation of his return to Portugal. p. 476
  • ...Chap. X. An Account of the Navigation of Vasco de Gama, and of all the Coasts of Africk, as they lay in his way. Of the Island of Zocotora, and of all the Coast of Asia, as far as China; and the Method observed by the Portugueses in Sailing thither. p. 478
• The Twenty Seventh BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Death of the Prince of Castile. Of Charles VIII. King of France. Matches of two Daugh∣ters of Spain. The Prince of Salerno expelled Naples. France and Spain agree. Hierom Savonorola burnt at Florence. p. 480
  • ...Chap. II. The King of Portugal sworn Heir to the Crown of Castile. Elizabeth his Queen, delivered of a Son, dies. The Duke of Milan expelled his Dominions. Ʋniversity of Alcala founded. Rebellion of the Mountain Moors. p. 481
  • ...Chap. III. The Birth of the Emperor Charles V. The French possess themselves of the State of Milan, and take the Duke, and his Brother, the Cardinal. The great Year of Jubelee 1500. The League betwixt France and Spain. Cefalonia taken from the Turks. p. 484
  • ...Chap. IV. King Ferdinand's double dealing. The Princess Ma∣ry of Castile, Marry'd to the King of Portugal. The French

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  • ... and Spaniards jointly subdue the Kingdom of Naples. Actions of the Great Captain. p. 486
  • ...Chap. V. The French and Spaniards fall at variance about divide∣ing their Conquest. The Description of the Kingdom of Naples. Frederick, King of Naples, puts himself into the French King's hands. French perish by Pestilence and stress of Weather. The coming of the Arch-Duke into Spain. p. 488
  • ...Chap. VI. Further Actions of the Great Captain at Naples. The Duke of Calabria, contrary to Articles, sent into Spain. The French and Spanish Generals consult their Kings, and have a Conference to adjust Differences in the division of Naples. The beginning of the War betwixt them. p. 490
  • ...Chap. VII. The Arch-Duke of Austria, and Princess his Wife, sworn Heirs of Aragon. He goes away for Flanders. The Spaniards offer Battle to the French; several small Actions betwixt them. The Spaniards decline in Calabria, are defeat∣ed. p. 492
  • ...Chap VIII. Great Booty taken by the Spaniards; as also the Sieur de la Palisse. A Combat betwixt, 13 French and as many Itali∣ans. Several losses of the French. The Marques del Gasto comes over to the Spaniards. p. 494
  • ...Chap. IX. The Peace concluded by the Arch-Duke with France. It takes no effect. Succours from Spain arrive at Naples. The Lord Aubigni defeated and taken. p. 496
  • ...Chap. X. The Battle of Cirinola, and great overthrow of the French. Almost all the Kingdom of Naples subdued by the Great Captain. His Reception into that Noble City. p. 497
• The Twenty Eight BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Siege of Gaeta. The Death of Pope Alexan∣der VI. Pius III. chosen. Practices of the Spaniards. The French invade Roussillion. p. 501
  • ...Chap. II. The French Besiege Saulses, or as the Spaniards call it, Salsas. The Siege raised. Nineteen Sail of Infidels destroyed. Pope Pius III. dies. Julius II. chosen. The French Army marches thro' Italy. Two Defeats given them. p. 502
  • ...Chap. III. The City Gaeta surrendred. A Truce betwixt France and Spain. The Prefect of Rome submits to Spain. The Nobi∣lity of Naples swear Allegiance to Spain, and several Cities of Italy sue for its Protection. Truce for 3 years betwixt France and Spain p. 505
  • ...Chap. VI. Perfidiousness of Duke Valentine, who is as perfidiously sent into Spain by the Great Captain, contrary to his Promise, and he ill represented to the King. Projects of Peace betwixt France and Spain come to nothing. p. 507
  • ...Chap. V. The League betwixt the Emperor, the Arch-Duke, and King of France. The League against the Venetians. The Death of King Frederick of Naples, and Queen Elizabeth of Castile. Contention about the Government of Castile, betwixt King Ferdinand, and King Philip. Treaties with France. p. 509
  • ...Chap. VI. King Ferdinand becomes odious to his People. The posture of Affairs in Italy. The Emperor, and King Philip of Castile, Ratifie the Peace with France. King Ferdinand a∣grees with the French King. p. 511
  • Chap. VII. Mazalquivir in Africk taken from the Moors. The Nobility of Spain divided, for and against King Philip. The Agreement made betwixt the two Kings, Ferdinand and Phi∣lip. The latter in England. p. 513
  • ...Chap. VIII. The Affairs of Portugal. A bloody Mutiny at Lis∣bon. King Ferdinand Marries Queen Germana, King Phi∣lip comes into Spain, and declares against the Treaty with King Ferdinand. Death of Christopher Columbus. p. 515
  • ...Chap. IX. The Spaniards and Flemings at variance upon their first Meeting. King Ferdinand raises Forces, pretending to rescue his Daughter. Many forsake him, and he is forced to quit Castile. An Interview of the two Kings. p. 517
  • ...Chap. X. The two Kings of Spain agree, and join in League. Joanna, King Philip's Queen, Distracted thro' Jealousie. Trou∣bles in Castile. King Ferdinand and his Queen go to Zaragoca. Jealeusie started against the Great Captain. King Philip dies. p. 519
• The Twenty Ninth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. THE Settlement made by the Nobility of Castile after the Death of King Philip. The Catholick King goes over to Naples. His Reception in that City. No set∣tlement in the Government of Castile. Amidst their Confusions, Duke Valentine makes his escape. p. 522
  • ...Chap. II. Queen Joanna departs from Burgos. Is wholly inca∣pable of having any part in the Government. The Affairs of Naples. Queen Joanna brought to Bed of a Daughter at Tor∣quemada. Great Disorders in Castile. p. 524
  • ...Chap. III. The Death of Duke Valentine, and Troubles in Na∣varre. The Treaty betwixt the Emperor, and King Ferdi∣nand. The Great Captain courted to Command the Venetian and Pope's Forces. King Ferdinand settles the Affairs of Na∣ples. p. 526
  • ...Chap. IV. The King of France enters Italy with an Army to re∣duce Genoa, has an Interview with King Ferdinand, who returns to Castile. The Spaniards defeated in Africk. The Emperor offended at King Ferdinand. p. 528
  • ...Chap. V. The Designs of bringing Prince Charles into Spain. King Ferdinand in Andaluzia to settle that Country. Penon in Africk, taken by the Spaniards. The Portugueses loosers at Azamor, in that part of the World, yet relieve Arzila. p. 530
  • ...Chap. VI. Discovery of Conspiracies in Spain. The Soldan's Fleet worsted in India. Death of Henry VII. of England, Henry VIII. succeeds him. p. 532
  • ...Chap. VII. The Cardinal of Spain takes Oran in Africk. The War against the Venetians, and their losses. They recover Pa∣dua, and other places. p. 534
  • ...Chap. VIII. The accord betwixt the Emperor and King Ferdi∣nand. Bugia and Tripoly, in Barbary, taken by the Spani∣ards; and Goa in India, by the Portugueses. p. 536
  • ...Chap. IX. The War in Italy. The Pope grants the Investiture of the Kingdom of Naples to King Ferdinand. D. Garcia de Toledo defeated and kill'd at Gelves. p. 538
  • ...Chap. X. Some Cardinals revolt from the Pope. Bolonia taken by the French. The revolted Cardinals Summon a General Council. p. 540
• The Thirtieth BOOK.
  • ...Chap. I. AFFAIRS of India. The Pope Summons a Council to meet at S. John Lateran. The League betwixt the Pope, King of Aragon, and the Venetians. The War in Italy. p. 543
  • ...Chap. II. The Siege of Bologna. The King and Queen of Na∣varre Excommunicated. The Venetians recover Bergamo and Bressa, and are overthrown by the French. p. 545
  • ...Chap. III. The famous Battle of Ravenna. That City surren∣dred to the French. Scandalous Proceedings of the Mutinous Cardinals, and opening of the Lateran Council. p. 547
  • ...Chap. IV. The War in Navarre. King Ferdinand possesses him∣self of that Kingdom. The Affairs of Italy, The Great Cap∣tain stopp'd from going thither. p. 549
  • ...Chap. V. The Siege of Pamplona. The Viceroy of Naples takes the City Bressa. Duke Maximilian Sforcia recovers Mi∣lan. King Ferdinand falls Sick. p. 551
  • ...Chap. VI. Pope Julius dies. Leo X. succeeds him. The Truce betwixt Spain and France. The War in Navarre, and Revo∣lutions at Genoa. p. 553
  • ...Chap. VII. The defeat given the French by the Swisse, near No∣vara. The Viceroy vanquishes the Venetians, near Vincenza. Actions of the English and Portugueses. Venice Canonaded. p. 555
  • ...Chap. VIII. The Death of the Queen of France. Truce betwixt France and Spain prolong'd. The Affairs of Portugal. p. 557
  • ...Chap. IX. The Kingdom of Navarre united to that of Castile. The Affairs of the Portugueses in India. Their defeat on the Coast of Africk. p. 559
  • ...Chap. X. The King of France recovers Milan. The Swiss overthrown. Death of the Great Captain, and of Ferdinand, King of Spain. p. 561