Details

Subject(s)

• Liébana Region (Spain)—Economic conditions—711-1516 [Browse]
• Orense (Spain : Province)—Economic conditions—711-1516 [Browse]
• Liébana Region (Spain)—Social conditions—711-1516 [Browse]
• Orense (Spain : Province)—Social conditions—711-1516 [Browse]
• Liébana Region (Spain)—Politics and government—711-1516 [Browse]
• Orense (Spain : Province)—Politics and government—711-1516 [Browse]
• Liébana Region (Spain)—History—711-1516 [Browse]
• Orense (Spain : Province)—History—711-1516 [Browse]

Series

• Royal Historical Society studies in history. New series [More in this series]
• Studies in History : new series, 0269-2244

Summary note

"In the early eighth century, the Muslim general Tariq ibn Ziyad led his forces across the Straits of Gibraltar and conquered most of the Iberian Peninsula. However, alongside the flourishing kingdom of al-Andalus, the small Christian realm of Asturias-Leon endured in the northern mountains. This book charts the social, economic and political development of Asturias-Leon from the Islamic conquest to 1031. Using a forensic comparative method, which examines the abundant charter material from two regions of northern Spain - the Liebana valley in Cantabria, and the Celanova region of southern Galicia - it sheds new light on village society, the workings of government, and the constant swirl of buying, selling and donating that marked the rhythms of daily life. It also maps the contact points between rulers and ruled, offering new insights on the motivations and actions of both peasant proprietors and aristocrats."--Back cover.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-218) and index.

ISBN

• 9780861933440
• 0861933443

OCLC

974857710

Statement on language in description

Princeton University Library aims to describe library materials in a manner that is respectful to the individuals and communities who create, use, and are represented in the collections we manage. Read more...