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A Chronicle Of The Conquest Of Granada V1 By Fray Antonio Agapida

A Chronicle Of The Conquest Of Granada V1 By Fray Antonio Agapida

Irving, Washington

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162993227
ISBN13: 9781162993225
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 312
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada V1 is a historical book written by Washington Irving, which narrates the story of the conquest of Granada by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. The book is based on the chronicles of Fray Antonio Agapida, a pseudonym used by the author to create a romanticized and poetic account of the events that took place during the war between the Moors and the Christians in the late 15th century. The book is divided into two volumes, and the first volume covers the period from the arrival of the Moors in Spain to the beginning of the war. It describes the cultural and religious differences between the Moors and the Christians, and the conflicts that arose between them. The book also portrays the life and times of the last Muslim ruler of Granada, Boabdil, and his relationship with his Christian captors. The author's vivid descriptions of the battles and the characters involved in the war make the book an engaging read. The book is also notable for its exploration of the themes of love, betrayal, and loyalty, which are intertwined with the historical events. Overall, A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada V1 is a fascinating historical account that provides insight into the cultural and political landscape of Spain during the late 15th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Spain, the Moors, and the Christian conquest of the Iberian Peninsula.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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