This vivid and engaging account of the reign of Queen Isabella II of Spain offers readers a glimpse into the turbulent politics and personalities of 19th-century Spain. From revolutions and coup d'états to royal scandals and betrayals, few monarchs in history have experienced as much drama and trauma as Isabella. A must-read for anyone interested in Spanish history and royalty. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.