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I just had first my library patron who wanted to discuss Trump. Has any one heard of the King Ferdinand/Queen Isabella cycle? Cycle of war, I guess. -- nm*

Posted by mara Nov 11 '16, 10:16

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seems the two names are famous in both western history and various book series ala LOTR -- nm - z Nov 11, 10:35
it could be a couple of things. F&I were seen as divine rulers and greately reduced the power of the Spanish parliament - decline Nov 11, 10:32 2
- they also expelled muslims -- nm - z Nov 11, 10:37
- before they started in on the Jews, they got the Muslims (completed the Reconquista) -- nm - crash davis Nov 11, 10:36
What relation did medieval autocrats have to President-elect Trump according to this guy? -- nm - crash davis Nov 11, 10:24 2
- Well, actually, he implied Trump and Putin would somehow cause another world war. -- nm* - mara Nov 11, 10:30
- I didn't ask. I don't discuss politics with patrons. -- nm - mara Nov 11, 10:26

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