SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP.18: The 10th Century

October 04, 2022 00:14:08
SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP.18: The 10th Century
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SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP.18: The 10th Century

Oct 04 2022 | 00:14:08

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Show Notes

Muslim Spain, Al Andalus, is at the height of its splendor as the Calipahte of Cordoba. Meanwhile, the Christian regions to the north try to stabilize. But infighting on both sides make things difficult. The great military Almanzor emerges as the terror of the Christian kingdoms. These are times of uncertainty for the Reconquista period […]

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