Drayson, Elizabeth
The Moor's Last Stand: HowSeven Centuries of Muslim Rulein Spain Came to an End
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781256879
- author:
- Drayson, Elizabeth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Spain & Portugal,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Moor's Last Stand: How Seven Centuries of Muslim Rule in Spain Came to an End by Elizabeth Drayson. In 1482, Abu Abdallah Muhammad XI became the last ruler of Granada, marking the end of seven centuries of Islamic rule in Spain. This is a gripping story of intrigue, treachery and bravery, tracing the origins and development of Islamic Spain from its thirteenth-century founding to its eventual Christian reconquest. The book follows the tumultuous reign of Boabdil, who faced betrayals by his family, factional infighting within the palace, and relentless pressure from the forces of Ferdinand and Isabella. Despite his valiant efforts, he was ultimately unable to survive the onslaughts that led to the fall of Granada in 1492. A meticulously researched account based on original documents, this book sheds new light on a pivotal moment in Spanish history, revealing the complexities and nuances of Islamic Spain's final days.
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