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Published in 1865, this work by archaeologist and professor Stanley Lane-Poole provides a detailed and scholarly look at the history of Islamic Spain from the 7th century to the 15th century A.D.
- Sales Rank: #2390853 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-03-12
- Released on: 2015-03-12
- Format: Kindle eBook
About the Author
Surname is hyphenated in modern bibliographies, though not in this book.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
except for a short and sad ending. The author attributed this mainly to the ...
By Fuad R Qubein
Fuad Qubein
7:37 PM (15 hours ago)
THE conquest of Spain in the early 8th century was just another addition to the vast empire of the Arab Khalifs which stretched from India to North Africa. The invasion was swift and efficient and the resistance was negligible. But the gains were spectacular and the whole conquest was considered a jewel in the crown of the Khalifs in Damascus. But this impressive conquest was only the beginning of an unusual period for both the Spaniards and the occupying Arabs. The overriding question in the mind of a reader would be: How do you assimilate two distant people with differences in religion, language, customs, traditions, and philosophies?
Surprisingly, in spite of the huge gap between the two people, the whole period of occupation (over 700 years!) was in fact a glorious time for both nations, except for a short and sad ending. The author attributed this mainly to the wisdom and tolerance of the Arab occupiers. Much like Murad of the Osmanllis (of the Ottoman Empire) in Eastern Europe, the first Arab Sultan in Spain, Abd- er Rahman I, was exemplary - "his meekness,his generosity,and his love of justice became proverbial". His grandson, Abd-er-Rahman III, was even more tolerant and compromising and won the title "The Great". Both of these outstanding sultans brought up Spain to glorious heights! Cordova, their capital, became the most outstanding city in Europe. It became renowned for its science, art, literature, medicine, architecture and engineering. Students came from all over to improve their knowledge. The grandeur of its mosques, palaces, mansions, gardens, hydraulic systems ... became the wonders of the time and were visited by tourists from far away lands. When this writer went recently to Cordova and Granda he was amazed to see how well all these magnificent structures are preserved after more than seven centuries. For sure, these remain Spain's greatest tourist attractions, and a continuous source of income.
It would be a mistake, however, to assume that life was smooth and peaceful throughout the period of occupation. Raids into the Christian north went on and vice versa. In-fighting among the Berbers, the Arabs and Christian groups was frequent. Although some Christian youth learned Arabic and excelled yet some extremists rejected the Islamic occupation and resorted to suicides to express their anger. The Arab kadis tried in vain to dissuade them saying: We gave you your freedom of worship and your churches, and we never interfered in your daily lives. What else do you want?
Gradually however, the Arabs' unity started to fade away while the Christians were getting stronger and their attacks more deadly. Efforts to reach an equitably peace failed and fighting grew bloodier. Arabs were given a choice of either to convert to Christianity or leave the country. Millions were driven out in miserable conditions and their properties were confiscated. It was a shameful move. Those Arabs who brought prosperity and glory to Spain for so many centuries were finally banished. Sadly, the Spaniards did not realise that they had actually "killed the golden goose".
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
It almost make me feel very sad for the loss of Andalusia by the Arabs
By GHASSAN N.
On the technical side: several chapters are repeated.
The book jumps from page 18% read to 85% read. So most of it is missing.
The contents: What I have read , very much detailed and descriptive for the first 200 years, then at the speed of light for the last 500 years , IT MUST BE MISSING pages and chapters.
Based on what is read, it is a very interesting and informative narration of the Arab and Muslim civilization in Andalusia/Spain, the reasons for it ascent and then its rapid descent.
It almost make me feel very sad for the loss of Andalusia by the Arabs. South and Central America would have been speaking Arabic today.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Vivid Account of Moorish Spain
By Richard M. Koch
I came to this book because I was watching the Spanish TV series, 'Isabel', and I wanted some background to the campaign against the Moors. This study was written during the nineteenth century, but it still sparkles with knowledge and insight. A reader comes away with a sense of sorrows, that an amazing civilization was destroyed, in part by the Reconquest, but also because of bitter internal conflicts. Having read this short, but skilfully written account of the Moors in Spain, I felt that I understood the final episodes of 'Isabel', which depicts the factionalism within the Alhambra. While the idea of a united Spain seems thoroughly modern, the price paid at the expense of the Moors and the Jews was horrific. Of particular interest was the short chapter on El Cid, that warrior figure who is wrapped in myth and legend. Lane-Poole's vivid writing brought a complex period to life.
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