The Ornament of the World

How Muslims, Jews and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain

by Maria Rosa Menocal

Paperback, 352 pages

English language

Published April 24, 2003 by Back Bay Books.

ISBN:: 978-0-316-16871-7

(2 reviews)

A brilliant and fascinating portrait of medieval Spain explores the golden age when Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived together in an atmosphere of tolerance. of photos. 3 maps.

5 editions

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5 stars

My only complaint is that, as an overview on the topic, the author cannot go into even more detail on certain points.

Simon

rated it

Dec. 2, 2023

Subjects

European history: c 500 to c 1500
Interfaith relations
c 1000 CE to c 1500
Medieval World History (Circa 450 - Circa 1450)
History
History - General History
History: World
Europe - Spain & Portugal
Western Europe - General
History / Medieval
Medieval
Christians
Muslims
Spain
Toleration