Tag Archives: spain

The Berbers under religious avalanches

Posted on January 23, 2018 by borderslynn

Tunisia was originally named Ifriqiya by the Muslims, a name later given to the entire continent of Africa. That massive continent now, as I write this, using worldometer.info has a population of 1,273,897,847 with a landmass of 30.37 million km². We can … Continue reading →

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Retaking the Iberian Peninsula (Reconquista)

Posted on June 10, 2017 by borderslynn

The MAPS of the 750 AD period to 1492 reveal how the 800 years of Muslim rule as a Caliphate was eventually overthrown by use of mercenaries (Conquistadors) of the Monarchy in 1492. These are fascinating maps, interactive and highly illuminating to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged aragon, castile, catholicism, conflict, Ferdinand, isabella 1, mercenaries, nobles, power, spain, war | Leave a comment

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The Berbers under religious avalanches

Retaking the Iberian Peninsula (Reconquista)

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