Disposable alliances: Aragon and Castille during the War of the two Pedros and beyond

Abstract

This paper focuses on the King of Aragon (Pere III 1336-1387) and his deceptive practices as a diplomat. By tracing the diplomatic developments between Aragon and Castile during this time frame, one is struck not only by Pere III’s double-dealing, but also by how deeply France and England were affected by the “minor” states of Spain.