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Author Archives: Michael Carragher
Constable: Christian Conquest and Settlement (13th Century)
This set of readings basically outlined, as the title would suggest, the Christian conquest and settlement of parts that were inhabited by the Muslims starting in 1238. The first piece outlined the conquest of Valencia. I was surprised by how … Continue reading
An Uprising Against the Amir al-Hakam
Ch. 10: An Uprising Against the Amir al-Hakam I found this to be the most interesting of the three chapters that I read in Constable’s compilation book. It was written between 796 and 822 by Ibn al-Qutiyya, who was one … Continue reading
In Praise of Spain
The introduction describes the life and background of the writer, Visigoth Bishop Isidore of Seville. He was one of the most influential figures in the early medieval church, writing many books and three historical works. This document was the prologue … Continue reading