[brooklyn dave]

Actually Ferdy was the real SOB. Isabella was just pretty religious, and did what the Grand Inquisitor told her to do.

[muawiyah]

Ferdinand was, of course, "certifiable". Isabella definitely reminds me of those F(lds) gals with their "sweety,sweety" stuff.

Still, 1492 is not understandable without a grounding in previous Spanish history. Once the Moslems lost all their holdings in Spain, there was no more Mr. Nice Guy!