Publisher's Synopsis
Ibn Abd-El-Hakem's History of the Conquest of Spain is a historical account of the Islamic conquest of Spain in the 8th century. The book was originally written in Arabic by Ibn Abd-El-Hakem, a Muslim historian who lived in the 9th century. The English translation of the book was published in 1858.The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the conquest, including the political and religious tensions between the Visigothic rulers of Spain and their subjects. It also describes the military campaigns of the Muslim armies, led by Tariq ibn Ziyad and Musa ibn Nusayr, and their eventual victory over the Visigothic forces.The book covers the establishment of the Muslim rule in Spain, the development of Islamic culture and society in the region, and the conflicts between the Muslim rulers and the Christian kingdoms of northern Spain. It also includes accounts of the famous battles of Covadonga and Tours, which marked the beginning of the Christian reconquest of Spain.Overall, Ibn Abd-El-Hakem's History of the Conquest of Spain is an important historical document that provides a valuable insight into the Islamic conquest of Spain and its impact on the region's history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.
