Download or read book Muslim Spain Reconsidered written by Richard Hitchcock and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "e;This introduction to Muslim Spain covers the period from 711 to1502, giving readers a substantial overview of what it was that made it a unique and successful society, and of its powerful legacy in the formation of modern Spain. Using a chronological framework and pushing the main historical developments to the forefront, the author keeps in view the shifting social patterns caused by the changing balance between town and country, major and minor dynasties, foreign groupings and repeated invasions from North Africa. He also includes discussion of topics such as inter-faith relations, multi-ethnic competing groups, and how intellectual life was enriched by pluralism and influence from abroad. "e;