Peridis brings a highly specialized background to his writing. As an architect and a renowned expert on Romanesque art, his descriptions of medieval castles, cathedrals, and landscapes carry an unparalleled level of authentic physical detail.
Published by Editorial Espasa in 2018, it serves as the spectacular closing volume of his celebrated Reconquista trilogy. 👑 The Premise and Core Plot
Stepping into this void is Berenguela, Enrique's older sister and the rightful heiress. Understanding the fierce gender dynamics of her era, she makes a brilliant tactical move: she abdicates the crown of Castile directly to her teenage son, Fernando III (later known as "The Saint").
To read La Reina Sin Reino deeply is to examine several layered sociopolitical and human conflicts:
Ultimately, La Reina Sin Reino is not just a book about war; it is a profound tribute to female intelligence, political maneuvering, and the unseen hands that forged the maps of modern Europe. RESEÑA DE "LA REINA SIN REINO" DE PERIDIS
by José María Pérez, known as "Peridis" , is a masterclass in historical fiction that rescues one of the most powerful yet overlooked women in Spanish medieval history: Queen Berenguela of Castile.
Peridis subverts the traditional narrative of the Reconquista. He shifts the focus away from the battlefield and into the diplomatic courts, showing that Berenguela's ink, negotiations, and strategic patience were just as powerful as her son's sword.