
The Myth of the Andalusian Paradise
Muslims, Christians, and Jews Under Islamic Rule in Medieval Spain
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Bob Souer
Scholars, journalists, and politicians uphold Muslim-ruled medieval Spain - "al-Andalus" - as a multicultural paradise, a place where Muslims, Christians, and Jews lived in harmony.
There is only one problem with this widely accepted account: It is a myth.
In this groundbreaking book, Northwestern University scholar Darío Fernández-Morera tells the full story of Islamic Spain. The Myth of the Andalusian Paradise shines light on hidden features of this medieval culture by drawing on an abundance of primary sources that scholars have ignored, as well as archaeological evidence only recently unearthed.
As professors, politicians, and pundits continue to celebrate Islamic Spain for its "multiculturalism" and "diversity", Fernández-Morera sets the record straight - showing that a politically useful myth is a myth nonetheless.
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Repetitive
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On a side note, I contacted the author about a request for further reading and he responded to me in less than a day with a few suggestions.
Refreshing
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The real history.
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A Fair Treatment of Islamic Rule in Medieval Spain
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This book has two potential problems: First is that it is, of course, an esoteric book. It's easier to follow if you have a basic knowledge of what medieval Spain was (if you don't know what the Reconquista was, this book might be to much for you). The second is the inevitable issue that the writer has his own perspective. He is a European Christian, addressing distinctly European and western issues. To his credit he avoids religious arguments, instead going straight to primary sources to show what the theory and practice of medieval Spain was. And he concludes that it in no way matches up to statements made by modern progressives and the anti-religious.
Great for Students
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Great book, but a little academic for audiobook
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Must Read
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Very interesting
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Smashes myths
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Excellent book of the true story of Spain under The Muslims.
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