Medieval Iberia by E. Michael GerliISBN: 9781136771620
Publication Date: 2013
As the first comprehensive reference to the world of medieval Spain, this unique volume focuses on the Iberian kingdoms from the fall of the Roman Empire to the aftermath of the Reconquista. The nearly 1,000 signed A-Z entries, written by renowned specialists in the field, encompass topics of key relevance to medieval Iberia, including people, events, works, and institutions, as well as interdisciplinary coverage of literature, language, history, arts, folklore, religion, and science. The work also provides in-depth discussions of the rich contributions of Muslim and Jewish cultures, offering useful insights into their interactions with Catholic Spain.