Stanley Lane-Poole

Stanley Lane-Pooles The History of Moors in Spain: From the Islamic Conquest until the Fall of Kingdom of Granada is a comprehensive exploration of the Moors influence on Spain during the Islamic rule. Written in a scholarly and engaging style, Lane-Poole delves into the political, cultural, and architectural impact of the Moors, providing a thorough account of their interactions with the Christian kingdoms. The book also delves into the decline of the Moors and the eventual fall of the Kingdom of Granada, offering valuable insights into this crucial period in Spanish history. Lane-Pooles work is a valuable contribution to the understanding of the Islamic presence in Spain and its lasting effects on the Iberian Peninsula. Stanley Lane-Poole, a renowned historian and Orientalist, drew upon his deep knowledge of Islamic history to produce this seminal work. His extensive research and firsthand experience in the region give the book a unique perspective that is both informative and accessible to readers. I highly recommend The History of Moors in Spain to anyone interested in the rich history of Islamic Spain and its impact on European civilization. Lane-Pooles meticulous research and insightful analysis make this book a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of this transformative period in Spanish history.

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LOS CORSARIOS BERBERISCOS de Lane-Poole es un libro clásico y el primero de importancia dedicado a historiar el apasionante y dramático asunto de la piratería berberisca, que durante más de tres siglos condiciono por entero la vida del Mediterraneo occidental y que alcanzo tambien a buena parte del Atlantico, llegando incluso hasta el Canal de la Mancha o la lejanisima Islandia. Nuestra edicion reproduce los muy notables y hermosos dibujos de la edicion original inglesa. STANLEY LANE-POOLE (Londres, 1854-1931) fue un historiador y arqueologo britanico que dedico casi toda su muy amplia obra a temas relacionados con el Islam, lo que en su tiempo se llamaba orientalismo. Algunos de sus libros mas importantes fueron: The People of Turky (1878), Social Life in Egypt: A Description of the Country&Its People (1884), Medieval India under Mohammedan Rule (1903) y Saladin and the Fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem (1903). Publico ademas, en frances, un volumen sobre el Coran: Le Kuran, sa poesie et ses Lois (1882) y dos libros directamente relacionados con España, especialmente el primero de ellos, The Story of the Moors in Spain (1886) y The Barbary Corsairs (1890) que, a pesar de su interes, nunca fueron traducidos a nuestra lengua.