SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP. 20: 12th Century and the Plot Thickens

Brian's Spain Domain

Nov 29 2022 | 00:18:25

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Show Notes

The 12th Century and Spain is still a land of half a dozen kingdoms vying for control and a score of Muslim principalities known as taifas. Throw in an invasion or two by the Moors and what you have is unimaginable instability. Little by little, the Muslims are beginning to lose their grip on Al […]

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