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The history of the rise of Al-Andalus and the gradual re-conquering of Spain by the Spanish Christian kingdoms is an epic tale beginning in the year 712 and concluding with the fall of the Kingdom of Grenada in 1492. Join the History of the Crusades Podcast as we cover this lengthy piece of narrative history.
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Amid changes in leadership, the Muslim Kingdom of Grenada finds itself facing a number of serious challenges.
1The mighty Kingdom of Leon and Castile is attacked from all sides as it deals with a succession crisis.
King Frederick III of Sicily attempts to hold on to his crown despite having no allies and some very powerful enemies.
King James II of Aragon and Sicily attempts to hold on to both his crowns in the face of insurmountable difficulties.
Young King Alfonso III of Aragon faces existential threats to his rule as he attempts to hold onto his crown.
King Sancho IV of Leon and Castile finds himself facing a number of domestic and foreign challenges.
King Pedro III of Aragon faces the most serious crisis of his reign.
King Pedro III of Aragon is proclaimed to be the new King of Sicily - a claim disputed by Charles of Anjou.
King Pedro III of Aragon forms an ambitious plan to attack the Kingdom of Sicily.
We take a look at succession issues confronted by the Kingdom of Navarre and the Kingdom of Aragon.
King Alfonso X returns from his badly timed attempt to become the Holy Roman Emperor, only to see his kingdom plunged into a succession crisis.
While King Alfonso X is absent from the Iberian peninsula, Muhammad of Grenada invades Castile - leaving the kingdom scrambling to defend itself.
King Alfonso X introduces a number of unpopular policies inside his realm, causing a rebellion to break out.
As peace settles over the Iberian peninsula, some of the Christian kings decide to journey to the Holy Land on crusade.
The Kingdom of Grenada launches a large scale uprising against Castilian rule in 1264.
An increasingly frustrated King Alfonso attempts to extend Castilian territory into Navarre, Gascony and northern Africa.
We welcome a new ruler to the kingdoms of Leon and Castile - King Alfonso X. This very ambitious monarch commences his reign by attempting to become the next Holy Roman Emperor.
Following the fall of Seville, many of its Muslim residents relocated to the Kingdom of Grenada. We take a closer look at this Muslim territory.
Two milestone events in the Reconquista occur under the leadership of King Fernando III - the defeat of the cities of Jaen and Seville.
During the busy years of the 1240's King Sancho II of Portugal loses his battle with the church, while ibn al-Ahmar attempts to annex the city of Seville.
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Great show
Excellent history and presentation. Have been a fan through out since the first episode of "The History of the Crusades" podcast. If you missed it please go find it. Definately worth your time.
Very informative podcast. Thank you