Spanish History 101. Ep. 13: The Muslim “Invasion”

May 09, 2022 00:20:37
Spanish History 101. Ep. 13: The Muslim “Invasion”
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Spanish History 101. Ep. 13: The Muslim “Invasion”

May 09 2022 | 00:20:37

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Show Notes

More than an invasion, the arrival of the Muslims, popularly called the Moors in Spanish history, came about probably as a result of a number of circumstances that made it perfect for them to go in and take control of the Iberian Peninsula. Was it deceit? Betrayal? Ambition? A combination of the three? It’s not […]

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