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The Moors in Spain

by Stanley Lane-Poole

The Moors in Spain: A fascinating and sweeping tale of the Muslim conquest of Spain and its legacy. The Moors in Spain is a classic history book by Stanley Lane-Poole that tells the story of the Muslim conquest of Spain and its legacy. The book begins with the arrival of the Moors in Spain in the 8th century and follows their history until their expulsion in the 15th century. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, and it uses vivid imagery to bring the period to life. Lane-Poole also provides a balanced and objective account of the Moors, avoiding the stereotypes that have often been associated with them.

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English

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English

Published In

1886

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Stanley Lane-Poole was an accomplished English historian, writer, and orientalist who lived from 1854 to 1931. He was born into a family of distinguished scholars and intellectuals, and from a young a...

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