Spanish Islam: A History of the Muslims in Spain is a comprehensive book written by the Dutch historian, Reinhart Dozy. The book explores the history of the Muslims in Spain, starting from their arrival in the 8th century to their expulsion in the 17th century. It covers various aspects of their lives, including their culture, religion, politics, and society. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a specific period in the history of the Muslims in Spain. The first part covers the arrival of the Muslims in Spain and their early conquests. The second part explores the period of Muslim rule in Spain, which was marked by great cultural and intellectual achievements. The third part covers the decline of Muslim rule in Spain and the rise of Christian kingdoms. The final part covers the expulsion of the Muslims from Spain in the 17th century.Throughout the book, Dozy provides detailed accounts of the major events and personalities that shaped the history of the Muslims in Spain. He also explores the cultural and intellectual contributions of the Muslims, including their influence on the Spanish language, literature, and architecture.Overall, Spanish Islam: A History of the Muslims in Spain is an informative and insightful book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Muslims in Spain. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Islam in Europe and the cultural and intellectual achievements of the Muslim world.1913. While Europe, century after century, treads the path of progress and development, the abiding characteristic of the numberless tribes that wander with their tents and flocks over the vast and arid deserts of Arabia is their immutability. What they are today, such they were yesterday, and such they will be tomorrow: they know neither advance nor variation: the Bedawy preserves, in all its purity, the spirit which animated his ancestors in the days of Mohammed, and the best commentaries on the history and the poetry of the Pagan Arabs are the descriptions given by modern travelers of the manners, customs, and modes of thought of the Bedawin amongst whom they have sojourned. Contents: Civil Wars; Christians and Renegades; The Khalifate; The Petty Tyrants; Chronological Tables.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.