1st Edition

Routledge Revivals: Medieval Iberia (2003) An Encyclopedia

Edited By E Michael Gerli Copyright 2003
    951 Pages
    by Routledge

    952 Pages
    by Routledge

    First published in 2003, Medieval Iberia: An Encyclopedia, is the first comprehensive reference to the vital world of medieval Spain. This unique volume focuses on the Iberian kingdoms from the fall of the Roman Empire to the aftermath of the Reconquista and encompass topics of key relevance to medieval Iberia, including people, events, works, and institutions, as well as interdisciplinary coverage of literature, language, history, arts, folklore, religion, and science. It also provides in-depth discussions of the rich contributions of Muslim and Jewish cultures, and offers useful insights into their interactions with Catholic Spain.

    With nearly 1,000 signed A-Z entries and written by renowned specialists in the field, this comprehensive work is an invaluable tool for students, scholars, and general readers alike.

    Introduction; Acknowledgements; Publisher’s Note; Arabic Transliteration; Contributors; Alphabetical List of Entries; Entries A to Z; Index

    Biography

    Michael Gerli is Commonwealth Professor of Hispanic Studies at the University of Virginia.