{"title":"Abigail Krasner Balbale","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbigail Krasner Balbale is a distinguished author and historian whose works delve into the intricate tapestry of history and culture, with a particular focus on the interactions between cultures around the Mediterranean. Her scholarship offers a captivating exploration into the past, revealing how historical intimacies have shaped our modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable contributions is \u003cem\u003eThe Arts of Intimacy\u003c\/em\u003e, a detailed examination of the diverse cultural influences that intertwined in medieval Iberia. This work stands as a testament to Balbale's expertise in unraveling the complex historical narratives that underpin human interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her insightful and engaging prose, Balbale invites readers to journey into the realms of History \u0026amp; Military, where ancient tales and modern inquiries intersect, offering a deeper understanding of the rich interconnections that have forged societies across the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a curious reader, Abigail Krasner Balbale's books provide an enlightening window into the fascinating interplay of cultures through time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-arts-of-intimacy-by-jerrilynn-d-dodds-9780300142143","title":"The Arts of Intimacy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dynamic vision of medieval Castilian culture and the Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin strands that are woven into its fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNamed a Book of the Year by the \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e, this lavishly illustrated work explores the vibrant interaction among different and sometimes opposing cultures, and how their contacts with one another transformed them all. It chronicles the tumultuous history of Castile in the wake of the Christian capture of the Islamic city of Tulaytula, now Toledo, in the eleventh century and traces the development of Castilian culture as it was forged in the new intimacy of Christians with the Muslims and Jews they had overcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors paint a portrait of the culture through its arts, architecture, poetry and prose, uniquely combining literary and visual arts. Concentrating on the eleventh and twelfth centuries, the book reveals the extent to which Castilian identity is deeply rooted in the experience of confrontation, interaction, and at times union with Hebrew and Arabic cultures during the first centuries of its creation. Abundantly illustrated, the volume serves as a splendid souvenir of southern Spain; beautifully written, it illuminates a culture deeply enriched by others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000764580076,"sku":"9780300142143","price":53.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23419173482294.jpg?v=1763303004"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/abigail-krasner-balbale.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}