As the first comprehensive reference to the vital world of medieval Spain, this unique volume focuses on the Iberian kingdoms from the fall of the Roman Empire to the aftermath of the Reconquista. The nearly 1,000 signed A-Z entries, written by renowned specialists in the field, encompass topics of key relevance to medieval Iberia, including people, events, works, and institutions, as well as interdisciplinary coverage of literature, language, history, arts, folklore, religion, and science. Also providing in-depth discussions of the rich contributions of Muslim and Jewish cultures, and offering useful insights into their interactions with Catholic Spain, this comprehensive work is an invaluable tool for students, scholars, and general readers alike.
For a full list of entries and contributors, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Medieval Iberia: An Encyclopedia website.
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"A valuable and comprehensive reference work... Stresses areas not well covered in other reference works... This work, which has no competitor, provides students and scholars with a useful starting point to begin their research... Essential. All libraries."
-"Choice, July 2003
"An exceptionally balanced survey of a complex society over an extended period of time... Highly recommended for academic libraries."
-"Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews, October 2003
Medieval Iberia: An Encyclopedia contains more than 750 original entries contributed by a team of international scholars. The Encyclopedia covers the Hispanic kingdoms from c.400 to c.1500 and is interdisciplinary in scope with an emphasis on literature, language, history, arts, folklore, religion and science. Muslim and Jewish issues are also discussed. The Encyclopedia is a ready reference for all scholars, students and general readers researching medieval Iberia. Entries are arranged alphabetically and each entry is followed by a bibliography. Associate Editors: Samuel Armistead, University of California, Davis, USA; Robert Burns, University of California, Los Angeles, USA; Pedro Catedra, Universidad de Salama
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Condition: leido. RUSTICA. An Encyclopedia contains more than 750 original entries contributed by a team of international scholars. The Encyclopedia covers the Hispanic kingdoms from c. 400 to c. 1500 and is interdisciplinary in scope with an emphasis on literature, language, history, arts, folklore, religion and science. Muslim and Jewish issues are also discussed. The Encyclopedia will be a ready reference for all scholars, students and general readers researching Medieval Iberia. Entries are arranged alphabetically and each entry is followed by a bibliography. 929. Seller Inventory # 02290299
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