A magisterial, myth-dispelling history of Islamic Spain, from the founding of Islam to the final expulsion of Spain's Muslims in the seventeenth century.
Brian A. Catlos Book order
Brian Catlos is a historian whose work delves into the complexities of religious minorities and the interactions between Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities in medieval Europe and the Islamic world. His extensive academic research is informed by a decade of living and traveling across diverse global regions, offering a rich, contextualized perspective on historical encounters. Catlos's approach is deeply analytical, focusing on the intricate dynamics of cultural and religious exchange throughout the medieval period. He seeks to illuminate how disparate societies and faiths engaged with and shaped one another.
- 2018
- 2015
Muslims of Medieval Latin Christendom, c.1050-1614
- 650 pages
- 23 hours of reading
This innovative study examines the impact of Muslim communities on Europe, highlighting how their presence influenced and transformed Christian society. It delves into the interactions between these cultures, illustrating how they prompted Christians to reevaluate their own identities and beliefs. The book offers a unique perspective on the historical dynamics between Muslims and Christians, emphasizing the significance of cultural exchange in shaping European society.
- 2007
The Victors and the Vanquished
Christians and Muslims of Catalonia and Aragon, 1050 1300
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Focusing on the transformation of Islamic society into mudéjar society during the Spanish reconquest, this study examines the complexities of identity among Muslims under Christian rule in the thirteenth-century Crown of Aragon. It highlights the active role Muslims played in shaping their institutions and experiences, challenging the notion of them as mere victims of colonization. Through diverse methodologies, the book reevaluates Christian-Muslim relations and broader themes of minority-majority dynamics, offering a nuanced perspective on historical interactions.