A History of Islamic Spain

by William Montgomery Watt and Pierre Cachia

Book Overview

The period of Muslim occupation in Spain represents the only significant contact Islam and Europe was ever to have on European soil. In this important as well as fascinating study, Watt traces Islam's influence upon Spain and European civilization - from the collapse of the Visigoths in the eighth century to the fall of Granada in the fifteenth, and considers Spain's importance as a part of the Islamic empire. Particular attention is given to the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0202309363
• ISBN13: 9780202309361
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Makes a good easy read

Not the most detailed book on Islamic Spain but a decent read all the same. Covers all the major points in the history of Islamic Spain from the initial Muslim conquest to the final fall of Grananda with some insight into the art, science and culture of Andalusia. Decent book, easy to read (you could probably get through it in a day) I would say worth the money (this was initially published by EUP) but looking at how much it is going for now, maybe not.