The Arabic Role in Medieval Literary History
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Maria Rosa Menocal argues that Arabic culture was a central and shaping phenomenon in medieval Europe.
María Rosa Menocal fue una distinguida estudiosa de la cultura y la historia medievales, centrada en la interacción única entre las tradiciones musulmana, judía y cristiana en la España medieval. Su obra explora meticulosamente cómo estas culturas forjaron colectivamente una época notable de tolerancia y florecimiento cultural. Menocal fue reconocida por su profunda implicación con fuentes literarias e históricas, desenterrando legados olvidados y las intrincadas conexiones a través de diversas formas de arte y pensamiento. Su erudición ofrece a los lectores una rica comprensión de la complejidad y la belleza del mundo medieval.




Maria Rosa Menocal argues that Arabic culture was a central and shaping phenomenon in medieval Europe.
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How Muslims, Jews and Christians created a culture of tolerance in medieval Spain. schovat popis