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Evolution of Photography In the Alhambra

This article was a brief study about the early pioneer photographers of the Alhambra who came from all of Europe to document its beauty. As background information, cameras were invented in 1839, originally being printed as daguerrotypes, which were single … Continue reading

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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

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Ruggles: Inventing the Alhambra (1-21)

Ruggles: Inventing the Alhambra (1-21) The article is immensely descriptive and guides us through a history of those who have walked through or even inhabited that Alhambra. It starts off describing the different dynasties that have ruled throughout– I was … Continue reading

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Sala de la Justicia Dodds

It was clearly apparent that under Nasrid rule, relations between the Muslims and Christian Castilians were rough around the edges. In certain instances both groups were depicted as “the other,” signifying that no common ideology or recognition for each other … Continue reading

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Christian Account of The Life of Muhammad

This short chapter is an outside and heavily biased perspective on the life of the prophet Muhammad, by a Christian author. The text, which is translated, is considered to be one of the earliest Latin accounts of the life of … Continue reading

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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

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Declaration of an Andalusi Caliphate

Chapter 15 describes ‘Abd al-Rahman III’s besiegement of Bobastra in 928 and his assumption of the caliph title in the subsequent year. These assertions of territorial and religious dominance reflect evident political motivations–namely, to project the power and dominance of the Umayyad … Continue reading

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The Loss of Trust: The Edict of Explosion and Construction of Alhambra

The underlying significance of Nasrid architecture in the Alhambra and the Christian expulsion of the Jews from the Iberian Peninsula are two widely contrasted topics. One of the hand La Alhambra serves as a physical symbol of Muslim openness and … Continue reading

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Relating Constable to Vilchez

On Chapter 12: Christians in Cordoba This chapter is composed of two separate parts, and although written by the same author (Paul Alvarus) have somewhat contradictory themes. Part A describes the Christian youth such that they are notably well-versed in … Continue reading

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Marriage & Divorce in Muslim Granada (CH78)

Background Information The following documents show a marriage and divorce contract for ordinary people in Muslim Spain – very few everyday documents from Muslim Spain have survived. This is in large part because medieval Muslim society did not place heavy … Continue reading

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