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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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