The Moriscos Of Spain: Their Conversion And Expulsion

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The Moriscos of Spain: Their Conversion and Expulsion is a historical book written by Henry C. Lea. The book focuses on the history of the Moriscos, a group of Muslims who converted to Christianity during the Spanish Inquisition in the 16th century. The book covers the period from the initial conversion of the Moriscos to their eventual expulsion from Spain in 1609. The book provides a detailed account of the social, political, and religious factors that led to the conversion and expulsion of the Moriscos. It also explores the impact of these events on the history of Spain and the wider Muslim world. Lea's research draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including official documents, contemporary accounts, and historical records. The book is written in a scholarly style and is aimed at a general audience interested in the history of Spain and the Muslim world. Overall, The Moriscos of Spain: Their Conversion and Expulsion is a comprehensive and insightful study of a little-known aspect of Spanish history. It sheds light on the complex and often turbulent relationship between Christians and Muslims in medieval Europe, and provides a valuable perspective on the contemporary debates surrounding religious tolerance and cultural diversity.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1901 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.