Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada - Irving Washington
Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada - Irving Washington
- The Epic Fall of Islamic Spain - A Dramatic Account of Medieval Warfare and the Reconquista's Final Chapter
AutorzyIrving Washington
EAN: 9782322498031
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143HEQ03527KS
Rok wydania
2025
Strony
304
Oprawa
Miekka
Format
14.8x21.0cm
Język
angielski

Bez ryzyka
14 dni na łatwy zwrot

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Marka
Symbol
143HEQ03527KS
Kod producenta
9782322498031
Rok wydania
2025
Strony
304
Oprawa
Miekka
Format
14.8x21.0cm
Język
angielski
Autorzy
Irving Washington

Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada by Washington Irving is a masterful blend of historical chronicle and romantic narrative, chronicling the pivotal decade (1482-1492) when Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella completed Spain's Reconquista by overthrowing the last Moorish kingdom in Europe. Written in the style of a medieval chronicle but with Irving's characteristic wit and vivid prose, this work brings to life the dramatic siege warfare, political intrigues, and cultural clashes of 15th century Iberia.
Irving meticulously reconstructs the fall of the Nasrid dynasty through eyewitness accounts and archival sources, capturing both the military brilliance of El Zagal and Boabdil and the strategic patience of Ferdinand. The book excels in its portrayal of medieval warfare tactics during the prolonged siege of Granada, while also examining how the conquest reshaped European power dynamics. Notable episodes include the legendary handover of Granada's keys and the tragic fate of Boabdil, last Sultan of Al-Andalus.
For readers of Spanish history, this remains one of the most accessible yet scholarly accounts of the Reconquista's conclusion. Irving's unique perspective as an American diplomat in Spain lends freshness to this European historical milestone. The narrative balances grand political movements with intimate human dramas, making it equally valuable for students of 15th century Europe and general history enthusiasts.
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