Greatest Leader in Hispanic History for Heritage Month

Online, September 2, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Knoxville, Tenn, September 3, 2009

Most historians agree that the leader with the greatest impact on Spain and her colonies is a woman: Isabella of Castile.

This princess's resolution to unite Spain into a powerful force, clear Iberia of the rule of the Moors, and send a sailor named Christopher Columbus to seek a new trade route to the Indies confirmed Spain as a global power with the influence which shaped the world we live in today.

Fountain City Publishing's The Schoonover Collection: Queen's Cross by renowned author Lawrence Schoonover is a thrilling presentation of her story.

Isabella's dedication to her people and her religion led to establishing Christian Europe as a powerful political force in the medieval world. The epic re-conquest of Grenada from the Moors in 1492 is one of the most important events of European history. End even today this defeat is referenced by Islamic leaders in their struggles against the West.

Publisher George Scott is Schoonover's great-nephew, and was so inspired by these books he was determined to see them back in print. Now he is introducing this author to new generations of readers. "There's a whole new audience for these wonderful stories. Anyone who likes adventure, romance, and political and religious history will love these books."

Spain's history is presented in a gripping, colorful tale of intrigue, spirited rivalry, romance, and triumph, all based on intense documented research, leavened and spiced by the exciting storytelling of one of the craft's great masters.

"He had a wonderful storytelling sense and could really keep you turning the pages," according to his MacMillan editor in a 1980 Newsday interview. "He was a marvelous researcher and a good stylist."

This classic best-selling biographical novel is again in print, available through bookstores everywhere and online at FCPub.com and at your favorite online booksellers.

Contact: George Scott
Fountain City Publishing
P. O. Box 18477
Knoxville, TN 37928
Phone: 865-719-3708
Fax: 865-689-8205
Website: FCPub.com