Spain, 1157-1300

makes use of a vast body of primary and secondary source material to provide a balanced overview of a crucial period of Spanish as well as of European history.

Examines the most significant phase of Spanish mainland development

Considers the profound intellectual consequences of Christian advances into Islamic Spain

Explores the varying fortunes of the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon, and focuses on the reign of the learned Alfonso X of Castile

Utilizes the vast body of primary and secondary source material published over the past 30 years