Una mano en la piedra

Recoge las declaraciones de cerca de doscientos testigos que presenciaron, oyeron de sus parientes o tomaron parte en el conflicto. Aparte de ello y del clima histórico que presenta de las luchas nobiliarias, el libro comprende también una descripción de las numerosas fortalezas gallegas que fueron derrocadas durante esas luchas. Es fuente indispensable para la comprensión de la historia gallega del siglo XV.

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