Islamic Spain
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On this episode of The Express History Podcast, we'll be exploring the fascinating history of Islamic Spain. Spain's many centuries under Islamic rule are crucial to understanding not just its own makeup as a country today, but also the wider development of European art and philosophy. If you enjoy the episode, feel free to follow and rate the podcast!
Key Dates:
711 - Arab armies launch the invasion of the Iberian Peninsula
756 - Abd al-Rahman I declares the independent Emirate of Cordoba
961 - Death of Abd al-Rahman III
1094 - Almoravids achieve the conquest of al-Andalus
1147 - Almohads overthrow the Almoravids
1212 - Decisive Christian victory over the Almohads at Las Navas de Tolosa
1266 - Nasrid Emirate of Granada is the last Muslim state in Spain
1492 - Final conquest of Granada, extinction of al-Andalus
If you want to dig deeper, the most comprehensive narrative history for the period (covering both the Muslim and the Christian side) is 'A History of Medieval Spain' by Joseph F. O'Callaghan.
As always, I would also love to hear any feedback: find me on instagram (@expresshistorypodcast), or write to me at tomaso.cetto@icloud.com.
