The Reconquista of Spain: A Quick Read is a short and engaging introduction to one of the longest and most important conflicts in European history. This book features easy-to-read articles on key events, battles, and figures of the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle between Christian and Muslim forces in Spain. Readers will learn about the Muslim conquest of Hispania, the rise of the Christian kingdoms, and famous battles like Covadonga, Tours, and Las Navas de Tolosa. Key figures such as Pelayo, El Cid, and Ferdinand and Isabella are explored, along with the fall of Granada in 1492. The book also covers the political and cultural changes that shaped Spain after the Reconquista. Designed to be accessible and informative, Reconquista of Spain: A Quick Read provides a great starting point for anyone interested in this dramatic period of history, sparking curiosity to learn more about the battles, leaders, and legacy of the Reconquista.
* Note these are the same articles we use in our curriculum workbook
Topics:
Overview
Battle of Guadalete (711)
Tariq ibn Ziyad
Visigoth King Roderic
Muslim Conquest of Hispania (711-718)
Battle of Covadonga (722)
Pelayo
Establishment of the Kingdom of Asturias (718)
Battle of Toulouse (721)
The Franks
Battle of Tours (732)
Charles Martel
The Umayyad Emirate of Córdoba (756)
Charlemagne
Siege of Zaragoza
Battle of Roncesvalles (778)
King Alfonso II of Asturias (791-842)
The Caliphate of Córdoba (929)
Abd al-Rahman III
Battle of Simancas (939)
Ramiro II of León
El Cid (Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar)
Fall of Toledo (1085)
King Alfonso VI of León
Battle of Sagrajas (1086)
Yusuf ibn Tashfin
Almoravid Muslim Dynasty
Battle of Uclés (1108)
The Almohad Invasion (1147)
Alfonso VIII of Castile
Sancho VII of Navarre
Peter II of Aragon
James I of Aragon (1208-1276)
Ferdinand III of Castile (1199-1252)
Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212
Fall of Córdoba (1236)
The Treaty of Granada (1246)
Fall of Seville (1248)
Muhammad I
The Nasrid Kingdom of Granada (1238-1492)
Ferdinand II of Aragon
Isabella I of Castile
The Marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella (1469)
The Granada War (1482-1492)
Fall of Granada (1492)
Boabdil
The Alhambra Decree (1492)
Spain after the Reconquista
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Reconquista of Spain: A Quick Read is a short and engaging introduction to one of the longest and most important conflicts in European history. This book features easy-to-read articles on key events, battles, and figures of the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle between Christian and Muslim forces in Spain. Readers will learn about the Muslim conquest of Hispania, the rise of the Christian kingdoms, and famous battles like Covadonga, Tours, and Las Navas de Tolosa. Key figures such as Pelayo, El Cid, and Ferdinand and Isabella are explored, along with the fall of Granada in 1492. The book also covers the political and cultural changes that shaped Spain after the Reconquista. Designed to be accessible and informative, Reconquista of Spain: A Quick Read provides a great starting point for anyone interested in this dramatic period of history, sparking curiosity to learn more about the battles, leaders, and legacy of the Reconquista. \* Note these are the same articles we use in our curriculum workbook Topics: OverviewBattle of Guadalete (711)Tariq ibn ZiyadVisigoth King RodericMuslim Conquest of Hispania (711-718)Battle of Covadonga (722)PelayoEstablishment of the Kingdom of Asturias (718)Battle of Toulouse (721)The FranksBattle of Tours (732)Charles MartelThe Umayyad Emirate of Córdoba (756)CharlemagneSiege of ZaragozaBattle of Roncesvalles (778)King Alfonso II of Asturias (791-842)The Caliphate of Córdoba (929)Abd al-Rahman IIIBattle of Simancas (939)Ramiro II of LeónEl Cid (Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar)Fall of Toledo (1085)King Alfonso VI of LeónBattle of Sagrajas (1086)Yusuf ibn TashfinAlmoravid Muslim DynastyBattle of Uclés (1108)The Almohad Invasion (1147)Alfonso VIII of CastileSancho VII of NavarrePeter II of AragonJames I of Aragon (1208-1276)Ferdinand III of Castile (1199-1252)Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212Fall of Córdoba (1236)The Treaty of Granada (1246)Fall of Seville (1248)Muhammad IThe Nasrid Kingdom of Granada (1238-1492)Ferdinand II of AragonIsabella I of CastileThe Marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella (1469)The Granada War (1482-1492)Fall of Granada (1492)BoabdilThe Alhambra Decree (1492)Spain after the Reconquista. Seller Inventory # 9798310788893
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Reconquista of Spain: A Quick Read is a short and engaging introduction to one of the longest and most important conflicts in European history. This book features easy-to-read articles on key events, battles, and figures of the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle between Christian and Muslim forces in Spain. Readers will learn about the Muslim conquest of Hispania, the rise of the Christian kingdoms, and famous battles like Covadonga, Tours, and Las Navas de Tolosa. Key figures such as Pelayo, El Cid, and Ferdinand and Isabella are explored, along with the fall of Granada in 1492. The book also covers the political and cultural changes that shaped Spain after the Reconquista. Designed to be accessible and informative, Reconquista of Spain: A Quick Read provides a great starting point for anyone interested in this dramatic period of history, sparking curiosity to learn more about the battles, leaders, and legacy of the Reconquista. * Note these are the same articles we use in our curriculum workbook Topics: OverviewBattle of Guadalete (711)Tariq ibn ZiyadVisigoth King RodericMuslim Conquest of Hispania (711-718)Battle of Covadonga (722)PelayoEstablishment of the Kingdom of Asturias (718)Battle of Toulouse (721)The FranksBattle of Tours (732)Charles MartelThe Umayyad Emirate of Cordoba (756)CharlemagneSiege of ZaragozaBattle of Roncesvalles (778)King Alfonso II of Asturias (791-842)The Caliphate of Cordoba (929)Abd al-Rahman IIIBattle of Simancas (939)Ramiro II of LeonEl Cid (Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar)Fall of Toledo (1085)King Alfonso VI of LeonBattle of Sagrajas (1086)Yusuf ibn TashfinAlmoravid Muslim DynastyBattle of Ucles (1108)The Almohad Invasion (1147)Alfonso VIII of CastileSancho VII of NavarrePeter II of AragonJames I of Aragon (1208-1276)Ferdinand III of Castile (1199-1252)Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212Fall of Cordoba (1236)The Treaty of Granada (1246)Fall of Seville (1248)Muhammad IThe Nasrid Kingdom of Granada (1238-1492)Ferdinand II of AragonIsabella I of CastileThe Marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella (1469)The Granada War (1482-1492)Fall of Granada (1492)BoabdilThe Alhambra Decree (1492)Spain after the Reconquista This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798310788893
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