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LoC No.: 16004966
Title: Jews and Moors in Spain
Credits:
Produced by Carlos Colón, University of Toronto and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Jews and Moors in Spain" by Joseph Krauskopf is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text encompasses a series of lectures focusing on the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Jewish and Moorish cultures to Spain's history, particularly during the medieval period. This work aims to shed light on the intertwined destinies of these two communities, their cultural achievements, and the impact of their eventual expulsion from Spain. The beginning of this publication sets the stage for an exploration of both the historical and cultural landscape of Spain, particularly in the city of Cordova. The narrator recounts a vivid day in Cordova, characterized by its beauty, performing arts, exceptional architecture, and vibrant intellectual life, all flourishing under the coexistence of Jews and Moors. It contrasts this lively scene with the dreary conditions prevailing in much of Europe during the same time, highlighting the injustices and violence endured by these communities. The opening portion serves not only as an introduction to the historical context but also as a poetic appreciation of a bygone era that rewards acknowledgment and remembrance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Krauskopf, Joseph, 1858-1923
EBook No.: 50408
Published: Nov 7, 2015
Downloads: 172
Language: English
Subject: Jews -- Spain
Subject: Moriscos
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16004966
Title: Jews and Moors in Spain
Credits:
Produced by Carlos Colón, University of Toronto and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Jews and Moors in Spain" by Joseph Krauskopf is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text encompasses a series of lectures focusing on the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Jewish and Moorish cultures to Spain's history, particularly during the medieval period. This work aims to shed light on the intertwined destinies of these two communities, their cultural achievements, and the impact of their eventual expulsion from Spain. The beginning of this publication sets the stage for an exploration of both the historical and cultural landscape of Spain, particularly in the city of Cordova. The narrator recounts a vivid day in Cordova, characterized by its beauty, performing arts, exceptional architecture, and vibrant intellectual life, all flourishing under the coexistence of Jews and Moors. It contrasts this lively scene with the dreary conditions prevailing in much of Europe during the same time, highlighting the injustices and violence endured by these communities. The opening portion serves not only as an introduction to the historical context but also as a poetic appreciation of a bygone era that rewards acknowledgment and remembrance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Krauskopf, Joseph, 1858-1923
EBook No.: 50408
Published: Nov 7, 2015
Downloads: 172
Language: English
Subject: Jews -- Spain
Subject: Moriscos
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.