The History Of The Mohammedan Dynasties In Spain V2

by Pascual de Gayangos y Arce

The History of the Mohammedan Dynasties in Spain V2 is a book written by Pascual de Gayangos and first published in 1843. It is a detailed account of the Islamic dynasties that ruled over Spain during the medieval period. The book covers the period from the arrival of the Moors in Spain in 711 AD to the fall of the last Muslim kingdom in Granada in 1492. The book is divided into chapters that cover each of the different dynasties that ruled over Spain during this time period. These include the Umayyad Caliphate, the Taifa kingdoms, the Almoravid dynasty, and the Nasrid dynasty. Each chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, and politics of the dynasty, as well as its impact on the wider Islamic world.De Gayangos draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Arabic and Spanish chronicles, to provide a detailed and accurate account of the history of the Muslim presence in Spain. He also provides insights into the cultural and intellectual achievements of the Muslim rulers, including their contributions to literature, art, and architecture.Overall, The History of the Mohammedan Dynasties in Spain V2 is an important work of scholarship that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the Islamic dynasties that ruled over Spain during the medieval period. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Spain, Islamic history, or medieval history more generally.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

732 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1843

About the author

Don Pascual de Gayangos y Arce fue un erudito historiador, arabista y bibliógrafo español, miembro numerario de la Real Academia de la Historia.