Publisher's Synopsis
The Moriscos of Spain: Their Conversion and Expulsion is a book written by Henry C. Lea that explores the history of the Moriscos, a group of Muslims who were forcibly converted to Christianity in 16th-century Spain. The book begins by examining the origins of the Moriscos and their role in Spanish society before their conversion. It then delves into the process of their conversion, which was often violent and controversial, and the ways in which the Moriscos adapted to their new faith. Lea also explores the political and social factors that led to the eventual expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain in 1609, and the impact this had on Spanish society and the wider world. Throughout the book, Lea draws on a range of primary sources, including official documents, letters, and contemporary accounts, to provide a detailed and nuanced picture of the Moriscos and their experiences. Overall, The Moriscos of Spain: Their Conversion and Expulsion is a comprehensive and insightful study of a little-known chapter in Spanish history, shedding light on the complex interplay of religion, politics, and culture in early modern Europe.1901. Lea, an American historian, devoted himself to research, mainly on church history in the later middle ages, and his literary reputation rests on the important books he produced on this subject. In this volume he writes on the history of the mudejar who is a Moslem by religion and subject to Christian sovereign and the Moriscos, Moors who were converted to Christianity after the Christian reconquest of Spain. Contents: The Mudejares; Ximenes; The Germania; Conversion by Edict; The Inquisition; Conversion by Persuasion; Condition of the Moriscos; The Rebellion of Granada; Dangers from Abroad; Expulsion; and Results.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.
