Christianity and Islam in Spain, A.D. 756-1031

Name: Christianity and Islam in Spain, A.D. 756-1031
Author: Charles Reginald Haines

By Charles Reginald Haines

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The author surveys the transformation of Iberian society during the decline of the Visigothic order and the rapid Muslim conquest that established an emirate and later a caliphate. Political and administrative developments are traced alongside relations among Christians, Muslims, and Jews, emphasizing legal status, intermarriage, and social accommodation. Attention is given to ecclesiastical life, clerical influence, monastic fervour, episodes of martyrdom and apostasy, and patterns of resistance and collaboration. Chronological narrative is combined with case studies of councils, persecutions, and the regional fragmentation that reshaped religious identities and governance.

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Charles Reginald Haines

Charles Reginald Haines was a writer and historian known for his works that explore complex historical and cultural interactions. His notable book, "A Vindication of England's Policy with Regard to the Opium Trade," examines the implications of British trade practices in the context of colonialism. Additionally, his work "Christianity and Islam in Spain, A.D. 756-1031" delves into the historical coexistence and conflicts between these two major religions during a pivotal period in Spanish history. Haines' writings contribute to a deeper understanding of the socio-political dynamics of his time.