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

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