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The Dominion of the Arabs in Spain: A History
J. A. Conde
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Hardback. Jose Conde's classic work was a pioneering history of the Arabs in Spain during the period of their domination (c 700-1500). It explores Arabic texts and it had a lasting influence on Hispano-Arabic studies. This title provides historical and political context on this monumental work and presents a re-appraisal of Conde. Num Pages: 1544 pages. BIC Classification: 1DSE; HBJD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 130. Weight in Grams: 2744.
Jose Antonio Conde's classic 3 volume work is a pioneering history of the Arabs in Spain (700-1500). It was under Arab rule that the Iberian peninsular experienced a golden era that saw a blossoming of artistic, scientific and intellectual pursuits. Conde was concerned that the history of this period was available only through works that were unreliable and prejudiced against the Arabs and his aim was to provide an accurate account of what was an important period in the history of Europe and of Islam. War and the passage of time had destroyed many of the important libraries but Conde ... Read more
Jose Antonio Conde's classic 3 volume work is a pioneering history of the Arabs in Spain (700-1500). It was under Arab rule that the Iberian peninsular experienced a golden era that saw a blossoming of artistic, scientific and intellectual pursuits. Conde was concerned that the history of this period was available only through works that were unreliable and prejudiced against the Arabs and his aim was to provide an accurate account of what was an important period in the history of Europe and of Islam. War and the passage of time had destroyed many of the important libraries but Conde ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
1544
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1544
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845117924
SKU
V9781845117924
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About J. A. Conde
Jose Antonio Conde (1766-1820), was a Spanish orientalist and historian. He was a member of the royal library of Spain and was elected to the Spanish Academy and the Academy of History. His appointment as interpreter to Joseph Bonaparte led to his expulsion from both bodies and to a period of exile in France. He was eventually allowed to return ... Read more
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