![]() ![]() Years later, the Holy Office of the Spanish Inquisition was born – it’s purpose to ferret out heresy against the Catholic faith. Muslims and Jews were treated with respect at first.Ĭordoba soon became a place of fear. Webster, by Glen Carlson (Far North Publishing. Then there was a Christian reconquest of Spain. The Apprentices Masterpiece: A Story of Medieval Spain, by Melanie Little (Annick Press) The Unfortunate Dr. ![]() The Spanish city of Cordoba was the seat of the Caliphs and Jews and Christians were allowed to follow their own religion. In the years leading up to what history books call the Golden Age of Spain, the country was divided into 3 separate kingdoms: Christian Castile in the centre, Christian Aragon to the east and the small but important Granada, ruled by the Muslim dynasty of the Nazrids, on the southern tip. Medieval Spaniards were enchanted by tales of knights and ladies, and even the kings and nobles loved the rather far-fetched story of their origin from the Greek demigod Hercules. ![]() Startling and dramatic events overtake the household, and the family is torn apart. Fifteen-year-old Ramon Benveniste broods over Amir's easy acceptance into the family. His name is Amir, and he wears the robe and red patch of a Muslim. In fact, the first great novel, Don Quixote, came from Spain. One day a young man is delivered to their door. Spain has always been a place of stories. Travel Guide BookTrail Travel to Cordoba, Andalucia ![]()
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