Rulers and Realms in Medieval Iberia, 711-1492

The Muslim conquest of Iberia in 711 unleashed a struggle for political control of the peninsula that endured for nearly eight centuries. In this study, the author introduces the general reader to the rulers who exercised authority over the peninsula during a very complex and sometimes confusing period. He guides the reader through the chronology of the rulers' ascendance, deposition, or demise.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2018
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

The Muslim conquest of Iberia in 711 ignited a prolonged struggle for political dominance over the peninsula, spanning nearly eight centuries. While the invaders initially exerted their military superiority, their political administration remained less comprehensive. Seven years later, a small group of Christian rebels in the northern mountains of Asturias emerged, challenging Muslim authority and establishing their own ruling class. This opposition persisted until the Catholic Monarchs, Fernando and Isabel, achieved supremacy in 1492.

In this comprehensive study, the author aims to provide a clear and accessible introduction to the rulers who governed the peninsula during this intricate and often convoluted era. The author guides the reader through the chronological progression of rulers' ascent, deposition, or downfall, while recounting their territorial conflicts. This narrative synthesizes the latest research from esteemed scholars and is complemented by comprehensive lists of rulers, nine maps, and twenty genealogical charts. The author's ambitious yet concise approach delivers a coherent and chronological narrative spanning eight centuries.

The Muslim conquest of Iberia in 711 marked the beginning of a protracted struggle for political control over the peninsula, which lasted for nearly eight centuries. While the invaders initially exerted their military superiority, their political administration remained less comprehensive. Seven years later, a small group of Christian rebels in the northern mountains of Asturias emerged, challenging Muslim authority and establishing their own ruling class. This opposition persisted until the Catholic Monarchs, Fernando and Isabel, achieved supremacy in 1492.

In this comprehensive study, the author aims to provide a clear and accessible introduction to the rulers who governed the peninsula during this intricate and often convoluted era. The author guides the reader through the chronological progression of rulers' ascent, deposition, or downfall, while recounting their territorial conflicts. This narrative synthesizes the latest research from esteemed scholars and is complemented by comprehensive lists of rulers, nine maps, and twenty genealogical charts. The author's ambitious yet concise approach delivers a coherent and chronological narrative spanning eight centuries.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 252 x 176 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476674711