The Arab Conquest of Spain
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The Arab Conquest of Spain
This book, now available in paperback, is a challenging and controversial account of the history of Spain in the eighth century. In it Roger Collins assesses the political and cultural impact on Spain of the first hundred years of Arab rule, focusing upon aspects of continuity and discontinuity with Visigoth Spain.
This book, now available in paperback, is a challenging and controversial account of the history of Spain in the eighth century. In it, Roger Collins assesses the political and cultural impact on Spain of the first hundred years of Arab rule, focusing upon aspects of continuity and discontinuity with Visigoth Spain.
He begins with a consideration of the background to the Arab invasion and explains how the Arab military occupation of Spain and the restoration of order were achieved. Throughout, events in Spain are set within the wider context of developments in France, North Africa, and the Near East.
Series: A History of Spain
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The Arab Conquest of Spain by Roger Collins is praised for its invigorating approach and in-depth research, evident through helpful footnotes. Critics note Collins' ability to shed new light on a largely forgotten era, presenting a fresh perspective of eighth-century Spain while offering an engaging read for students and scholars alike.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780631194057
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 December 1994
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 231.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Roger Collins was formerly Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Liverpool, and also a Leverhulme Research Fellow. He is the author of The Basques (Blackwell Publishers, second paperback edition 1990).
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