Crónica de la conquista de Granada (1 de 2) by Washington Irving
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About this eBook
| Author | Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 |
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| Translator | Montgomery, G. W. (George Washington), 1804-1841 |
| Title | Crónica de la conquista de Granada (1 de 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Summary | "Crónica de la conquista de Granada" by Washington Irving is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the events surrounding the Spanish conquest of the Kingdom of Granada, detailing the significant battles, characters, and political dynamics that defined this pivotal moment in history. Irving aims to weave together the majestic and heroic narratives of both the Christian and Muslim factions involved, presenting a rich tapestry of the era's complexities. The opening of the narrative establishes the historical context, tracing the decline of Muslim rule in Spain over nearly eight centuries and the eventual focus on Granada as the last bastion of the Moors. It introduces key figures such as Muley Aben Hazen, the Moorish king, and the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, setting the stage for the escalating tensions. As the kingdom prepares for an inevitable clash, the author vividly describes Granada's geographic and cultural splendor, while hinting at the imminent struggles that will unfold as both sides gear up for battle, each driven by their ambitions and animosities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Granada (Spain : Reino) -- History -- Spanish Conquest, 1476-1492 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49258 |
| Release Date | Jun 22, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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