The reconquista of medieval Spain (France, take notes)

The reconquista of medieval Spain (France, take notes)
While the religious history of the Iberian peninsula of Europe, including the well-known Spanish Inquisitions, is familiar to many, fewer people are aware that Spain and Portugal were not always under the control of Christian Europeans. Surprisingly, there was a nearly 8-century-long period characterized by a relentless power struggle between Christian Kingdoms and Muslim Caliphates in the region. In the beginning, Christian victory did not seem so inevitable… Watch this great video:

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