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The Story of Majorca and Minorca

By Sir Clements R. Markham
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The work offers a concise history of the Balearic islands, tracing Majorca’s transformation from Muslim rule through Aragonese conquest and dynastic governance, relying on medieval chronicles to recount sieges, settlement, navigation, and internal unrest such as the Comunidades; it also surveys Majorcan historians, notable families, and social life. A second section treats Minorca’s archaeological remains, ancient colonization, medieval reconquest, recurring Barbary raids, and the sequence of British occupations that turned the island into a strategic naval base before a final change of sovereignty. Maps and contemporary sources are used throughout to illuminate political, maritime, and cultural developments.

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Sir Clements R. Markham

Sir Clements R. Markham was a British explorer, geographer, and author known for his contributions to the understanding of South America and its history. His notable works include "Travels in Peru and India," which details his experiences while overseeing the collection of chinchona plants, and "Richard III: His Life & Character, Reviewed in the Light of Recent Research," where he examines the historical figure of Richard III through a modern lens. Markham's writings often reflect his deep interest in exploration and the cultures he encountered, making significant contributions to both literature and historical scholarship.

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