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re: So true, really?
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I'm sure Isabella's victories over the Moors are remembered in Spain but to the rest of the world they are not what people think of when remembering her. Had she not funded Christopher Colombus she would certainly be an obscure historical figure. Similarly, in 500 years hence people will surely know about the various wars of the 20th century but the most significant event will be the moon landings. President Kennedy will be remembered as Isabella is.

This isn't to say the wars freeing Spain of the Moors were not important - They absolutely were and had a major impact on European history. But then so did many other wars fought on that continent. It is difficult to think of a single event that more profoundly changed world history than Colombus' voyage.

Would be glad to continue this on Current Events. :-)

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