Caliphs and Kings

Roger Collins, a leading historian, investigates a time in Spanish history known for its multi-religious society - when Christians, Jews and Muslims lived in apparent harmony - revealing a fuller, more complex picture of this fascinating period. Presents new ideas and interpretations of a fascinating yet much misunderstood period of Spanish and Islamic history A broad and complex treatment of the tenure of the Umayyad dynasty in Spain Debunks myths and investigates the historiography of existing scholarship of the period "Caliphs and Kings: Spain, 796--1031is a book for readers who seek interesting stories culled from Christian historical sources from the period from 796--1031, rather than for those who seek a book on the caliphal aspects of the same period." ( Project Muse , 1 June 2014) "Supported by useful royal genealogies and a vast bibliography. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels/libraries." ( Choice , 1 November 2012).