HIST 239 - Medieval Spain

3 hours

This course will examine the complex political, social, and religious interaction of cultures on the Iberian peninsula from the time of the Visigoths until the conquistadores (400s-1500s), focusing on the Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions. We will test various models used by historians to examine cultural relations within the Iberian peninsula and its inhabitants’ interactions with the wider world, including “convivencia,” holy war, persecution, trade and discovery.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 or consent of department.

This course will satisfy the history core area requirement.

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HIST 239 - Medieval Spain