La Reconquista Contada Para Escepticos Juan Esl... -

: The book details the "bullente" (bustling) world of the borderlands, introducing figures like the alfaqueque (who negotiated captive exchanges), the fiel del rastro (trackers), and the adalid (guides/raiders).

: Some critics, such as those from El Debate , argue that the author prioritizes entertainment over academic rigor, sometimes relying on "fanciful recreations" and overlooking key medievalists in his citations. Others find his frequent interjection of contemporary political opinions distracting from the historical narrative. Book Specifications Publisher Editorial Planeta Pages Approx. 416 Availability Retailers like Buscalibre and ThriftBooks Go to product viewer dialog for this item. La Reconquista contada para escépticos La Reconquista contada para escepticos Juan Esl...

: Readers and reviewers from Amazon and Libertad Digital praise the book for its readability, conversational tone, and ability to make complex history accessible. : The book details the "bullente" (bustling) world

: The author argues that while the term "Reconquista" was popularized later (notably in the 19th and 20th centuries), the medieval desire to recover lost territory was a contemporary reality documented by rulers of the time. Critical Reception Book Specifications Publisher Editorial Planeta Pages Approx

: Eslava Galán explores how a small force of fewer than 40,000 invaders submitted a population of five million. He highlights the role of mass conversion driven by economic interests (escaping higher taxes for non-Muslims) and theological similarities between Islam and the Arianism previously held by the Visigoths.

In , Juan Eslava Galán applies his signature ironic and informative style to eight centuries of Spanish history, from the Umayyad conquest in 711 to the fall of Granada in 1492. He moves away from the "list of kings and battles" approach to focus on the daily lives, social structures, and cultural intersections of the era. Key Themes and Historical Perspectives