Sofia of Spain: Queen, Woman, and Sage

Author: (Spanish) Maria Echenique Lincon, translated by Zhu Lun
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: We are very pleased to publish "Sophia of Spain—Queen, Woman, and Sage," which helps people understand some little-known aspects of the Queen. We believe that these matters are of great significance and impact, whether from the perspective of Her Majesty's personal character or from the symbolic representation of the monarchy. Due to the firmly established concepts of respect and tolerance in Spanish society, the King and Queen, specifically Her Majesty Sophia, have been particularly adept at promoting and fostering these ideas. Spain is currently a nation of peace, prosperity, and progress. This is a book written not just with a pen but also with the heart, where readers can see the Queen and her other image as a woman—her strong emphasis on promoting cultural and other valuable spiritual values, believing that this is the only way for humanity to live with greater dignity. The author of this book, Maria Echenique Lincon, has been the teacher of Queen Sophia and has engaged in cultural and academic exchanges with her for 25 years. This book is the fruit of such exchanges; in the chapters titled "Images of Life," readers can see firsthand materials about the Queen's life. These unpublished materials not only reflect the Queen's love for culture and progress as a woman of her generation but also show her determination, which is fully demonstrated in her countless meetings with intellectuals and scientists and her constant attention to all aspects of human development. To complement "Images of Life," the author has also included some scenes from the Queen's youth. Readers can see these in the chapters titled "Mirrors of History."