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100 1 _aScott, S. P.
_q(Samuel Parsons),
_d1846-1929
245 1 0 _aHistory of the Moorish Empire in Europe, Vol. 2 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-03-20
508 _aWouter Franssen, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"History of the Moorish Empire in Europe, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by S. P. Scott is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the complexities of the Moorish Empire's influence in Europe, particularly focusing on events from the invasion of the Arabs into Sicily to the rise of the Moslem domination in various regions. It likely discusses the cultural, political, and military aspects that shaped the historical landscape during this period. At the start of this volume, the text introduces the geographical and historical significance of Sicily, highlighting its fertile land and strategic location in the Mediterranean. The narrative details the initial Arab invasions that led to significant territorial changes, such as the siege and eventual capture of Syracuse. Scott sets the stage for the exploration of Moslem expansion in Europe, emphasizing the decline of Byzantine influence and the impacts of internal conflicts as the Arab forces established their rule. The author's tone reflects both admiration for the cultural achievements of the time and a critical understanding of the tumultuous events that led to the eventual challenges faced by the Christian powers. This opening portion outlines the complex interplay of warfare, societal change, and religious conflict that characterized the era of the Moorish Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cPhiladelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1904
653 _aSpain -- History -- 711-1516
653 _aMuslims -- Spain -- History
653 _aIslamic civilization
653 _aArabs -- Europe -- History
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/historyofmoorish02scotuoft/page/n3/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73214
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