Moor's Last Stand: How Seven Centuries of Muslim Rule in Spain Came to an End

Abu Abdallah Muhammad XI, the twenty-third Muslim King of Granada, ruled from 1482 to 1492. His reign ended with a disastrous defeat, bringing seven centuries of Moorish Spain to an end. Elizabeth Drayson's book traces the origins and development of Islamic Spain, including the Nasrid dynasty's founding and the feuding that threatened it. Boabdil faced betrayals, factions, and powerful attacks from Ferdinand and Isabella, but he prolonged his reign for ten years. In 1492, Granada was taken by Ferdinand and Isabella, marking the end of the Christian reconquest of Spain.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2018
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

In 1482, Abu Abdallah Muhammad XI assumed the throne as the twenty-third Muslim King of Granada, marking the end of an era. His reign, known as Boabdil, was marked by disastrous events that brought seven centuries of Moorish Spain to a close. This is the first historical account of Boabdil, whose reign ended in a bitter defeat. Elizabeth Drayson's work delves into the origins and development of Islamic Spain, tracing the rise of the Nasrid dynasty and its cultural achievements. However, the dynasty faced internal conflicts and external threats from the forces of Ferdinand and Isabella, who united the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon. Despite facing betrayals, palace factions, and relentless attacks, Boabdil managed to prolong his reign for ten years through strategic maneuvers, diplomacy, courage, and unwavering determination. However, his chances of survival were slim. In 1492, Granada fell to the forces of Ferdinand and Isabella, who entered the city in magnificent Moorish attire. Boabdil went into exile, marking the completion of the Christian reconquest of Spain, a momentous event that had profound consequences for the region.

Weight: 188g
Dimension: 198 x 133 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781256879
Edition number: Main