Muslim Spain and Portugal

This is the first study in English of the political history of Muslim Spain

and Portugal, based on Arab sources. It provides comprehensive coverage of

events across the whole of the region from 711 to the fall of Granada in 1492.

Up till now the history of this region has been badly neglected in comparison

with studies of other states in medieval Europe. When considered at all, it

has been largely written from Christian sources and seen in terms of the

Christian Reconquest. Hugh Kennedy raises the profile of this important area,

bringing the subject alive with vivid translations from Arab sources. This

will be fascinating reading for historians of medieval Europe and for

historians of the middle east drawing out the similarities and contrasts with

other areas of the Muslim world.