Publisher's Synopsis
""Cordova: A City Of The Moors"" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account of the city of Cordova during the time of the Moors. The book covers the period from the 8th to the 13th century, when Cordova was the capital of the Islamic empire in Spain. The author provides a detailed description of the city's architecture, culture, and society during this period, including its famous mosque, the Alhambra palace, and the city's bustling markets. Calvert also explores the political and social changes that took place during this time, including the rise of the Almoravid and Almohad dynasties. The book is written in a scholarly style, with extensive footnotes and references, making it an excellent resource for those interested in the history of Spain, Islamic culture, or medieval architecture. Overall, ""Cordova: A City Of The Moors"" is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important cities in medieval Europe.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.
