Gardens of Moorish Spain
While much of Europe was still in the dark ages, Moorish rulers in Spain were creating gardens of breathtaking sophistication. Alia Hassan, Suite 101's contributing editor for Islamic Architecture, has written an excellent history of Moorish ... [... more]
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Espinaca a La Catalan (Catalan-Style Spinach)
A spinach side dish from the Catalan region in Spain. Strong Moorish influences! Whatever you do, DO NOT overcook the spinach! From Jose Andres Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America. Love Jose's recipes! When the oil is very hot, add the apple cubes ... [... more]
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History of the Wars: Books 5-6 (Gothic War)
 Procopius Books V-VI.15: The Italian campaign of Belisarius: This volumes covers Book 5 and half of Book 6 of Procopius's Wars. It focuses on the Gothic Wars, giving a brief history of the fall of the Roman Empire in the West, the reign of Theoderic, and [... more]
CDN$19.01
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The Spanish Pearl
An excellent read!: When Kate Vincent and her partner travel to Spain, Kate is accidentally transported back in time...way back in time...to 1085. What does a woman like Kate do in a world of no antibiotics, no feminism, no Diet Coke? She denies it as [... more]
CDN$16.00
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Granada 1492: The twilight of Moorish Spain
Nothing new but well worth the reading: It's not exactly an introduction into the whole 'reconquista' issue but rather concluding remarks focused on the betrayal of Granada, the last remaining Muslim enclave in the Iberian peninsula. But it's worth the [... more]
CDN$28.05
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Moorish Architecture in Andalusia
Author: Marianne Barrucand Author: Achim Bednorz Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 723.3 EAN: 9783822831038 Edition: 25th ed. ISBN: 3822831034 Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: 2007-01-01 [... more]
CDN$16.99
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Alhambra: A Moorish Paradise
Wonderful little book: Great photographs that really evoke the feeling of the Alhambra. Not too much text, but what is there does a nice job of covering the history, the layout, and the essential sense of the place. I purchased the book several months [... more]
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Spanish and Moorish Fashions
Author: Tom Tierney Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 371 EAN: 9780486426525 ISBN: 0486426521 Number Of Pages: 48 Publication Date: 2003-07-31 Reading Level: Ages 4-8 [... more]
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The Generalife Garden of the Alhambra: A Moorish Delight
Exotic gardens are those that are dramatically different from the ones you are accustomed to next to your home. They may be in your same village (we have several such gardens here) or partway around the world. We experienced one in Spain. ... [... more]
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Moorish Style
reviem from amazon.co.uk: Synopsis The architecture and decorative art of the Islamic world, particularly Moorish Spain, is illustrated in this book. It shows how it acted as an influence for designers and architects in the 19th and 20th centuries in [... more]
CDN$49.95
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Moorish Spain
Not for the seeker of enlightenment in the subject: Although the book may be engaging and interesting to some, and has on occasion been used in University courses (with due precaution and warnings), it does contain some bias and factual mistakes. If you [... more]
CDN$27.97
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Moorish Architecture: In Andalusia
Nice pictures and good texts: Recommended for travelers to Andalusia who want to get something more than they usually get from guided tours. Also good for all those who wants to see what poor Europeans did with great architecture of Moors. Author: [... more]
CDN$20.03
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