The taifa kingdoms : reconsidering 11th-century Iberia /
"The 11th century has traditionally been regarded as a turning point in the evolution of medieval Iberia. The dismantling of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba gave way to a process of political and territorial fragmentation that contributed to weakening Islamic power vis-a-vis the incipient Nort...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Leiden ; Boston :
Brill,
[2025]
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| Series: | Handbook of Oriental studies. Near and Middle East (2014) ;
v. 189. |
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| Summary: | "The 11th century has traditionally been regarded as a turning point in the evolution of medieval Iberia. The dismantling of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba gave way to a process of political and territorial fragmentation that contributed to weakening Islamic power vis-a-vis the incipient Northern Christian kingdoms and ultimately leading up to the establishment of the Almoravid dynasty. The Taifa Kingdoms: Reconsidering 11th-century Iberia gathers contributions from a diverse group of Medieval Historians, Arabists, Art Historians and Archaeologist seeking to explore new approaches to understand one of the most complex and fascinating moments in al-Andalus. From political history, to socio-economic organization, and artistic and scientific activities, the book covers a wide range of topics and issues from fresh perspectives."-- Publisher, page 4 of cover. |
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| Physical Description: | xxiv, 729 pages ; illustrations (some color), genealogical table, maps, plans ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9789004735484 9004735488 |
| ISSN: | 0169-9423 ; |