The Moors

The Moors

Budgett Meakin

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120905673
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The Moors: A Comprehensive Description is a book written by Budgett Meakin and first published in 1902. The book is a detailed exploration of the Moors, a group of Muslim people who inhabited the Iberian Peninsula from the 8th to the 15th century. Meakin provides a comprehensive account of the Moors’ history, culture, and way of life. He covers topics such as the Moorish invasion of Spain, their architecture and art, their social and political organization, and their religious beliefs. The book also includes descriptions of the various regions and cities that were once under Moorish rule, such as Granada, Seville, and Cordoba. Meakin provides insights into the daily life of the Moors, their customs, and their traditions. The Moors: A Comprehensive Description is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Iberian Peninsula and the influence of the Moors on its culture and society. The book is well-researched and written in an engaging style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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