The Moor's last stand : how seven centuries of Muslim rule in Spain came to an end
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Published
Northampton, MA : Interlink Books, an imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, 2017.
Format
Book
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
xviii, 206 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits, genealogical table ; 23 cm
Status
Main Library - Adult
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Published
Northampton, MA : Interlink Books, an imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, 2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-191) and index.
Description
The first full account in any language of the last Muslim king of Spain. An action-packed story of betrayal, courage, intrigue, heroism, and tragedy. The Moor's Last Stand presents the poignant story of Boabdil, the last Muslim king of Granada. Betrayed by his family and undermined by faction and internal conflict, Boabdil was defeated in 1492 by the forces of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of the newly united kingdoms of Castile and Aragon. The Christian victory marked the completion of the long Christian re-conquest of Spain and ended seven centuries in which Christians, Muslims, and Jews had, for the most part, lived peacefully and profitably together. Five centuries after his death, Boabdil continues to be a potent symbol of resistance to the forces of western Christendom, and his image endures in contemporary culture. Based on original research in the region by a leading historian of Granada, this book presents a vivid account of Boabdil's life and times and considers the impact of his defeat then and now.
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