Publisher's Synopsis
The Moriscos of Spain: Their Conversion and Expulsion (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a historical book written by Henry C. Lea. The book explores the history of the Moriscos, a group of Muslims who lived in Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book focuses on their conversion to Christianity and their eventual expulsion from Spain. The Moriscos were forced to convert to Christianity in the late 15th century, but many continued to practice Islam in secret. The book examines the reasons behind the conversion and the impact it had on the Moriscos and the wider Spanish society. It also explores the tensions between the Moriscos and the Christian population, as well as the political and economic factors that led to their expulsion in 1609.This edition of the book is in large print, making it accessible to readers with visual impairments or those who prefer larger text. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Spain, the history of Islam in Europe, or the impact of religious conflict on society.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 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.
