Publisher's Synopsis
""A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada V1"" is a historical book written by Washington Irving, which recounts the conquest of Granada by the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, in the 15th century. The book is presented as a chronicle written by Fray Antonio Agapida, a fictional monk who witnessed the events and recorded them in detail.The first volume of the book covers the early stages of the conquest, including the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella, the fall of the Nasrid dynasty, and the siege of Alhama. The author uses a romantic and poetic style to describe the battles, the landscapes, and the characters involved in the conflict, including the legendary warrior El Cid and the Muslim leader Boabdil.Throughout the book, Irving shows a deep admiration for the Spanish culture and the Christian faith, portraying the conquest as a heroic and righteous enterprise. However, he also acknowledges the complexity of the historical context, the cultural clashes, and the human suffering caused by the war.Overall, ""A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada V1"" is a fascinating and well-written account of one of the most significant events in Spanish history, which offers insights into the politics, religion, and culture of the time.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
