Description
Rebellion and Punishment of the Moriscos
Book Summary
This work is a first-hand historical testimony of the Morisco revolt in the Kingdom of Granada. Written by Luis del Mármol y Carvajal, a soldier who participated in the conflicts with the Islamic world, the work offers a detailed account of the events, causes, and consequences of the rebellion. The reader will find a rigorous analysis of the political and religious tensions of the era, complemented by fundamental historical documents such as the Capitulations of the Moriscos. It is essential reading for understanding a crucial chapter in the history of Spain.
What is it about?
The work narrates the rebellion of the Moriscos of the Kingdom of Granada, which took place between 1568 and 1571, and its subsequent repression. Luis del Mármol, a witness and expert on North African and Spanish realities, reconstructs the events from their origins, including the preceding tensions, the outbreak of the conflict, and the military campaigns. The book includes key documents, such as the Capitulations signed with the Moriscos and the Memorial that originated the dispute, offering a complete view of the negotiations and confrontations. The author analyzes the motivations of both sides, the military strategies, and the demographic and social impact of the war, as well as the subsequent diaspora of the Morisco population throughout the rest of the peninsula.
Main themes
- The Alpujarras Rebellion (1568-1571) and its historical context.
- Relations between the Hispanic monarchy and the Morisco population.
- Religious and political conflicts in 16th-century Spain.
- Fundamental historical documents: Capitulations and the Morisco Memorial.
- Demographic and social consequences of the war and repression.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of history, especially those interested in the Spanish Early Modern period and the relations between Christians and Muslims. It is also a work of great value for researchers, teachers, and any educated reader who wishes to delve into a complex and decisive episode in the history of Spain, through the eyes of a contemporary chronicler and participant in the events.
What this book provides
- A first-hand account of the Morisco rebellion, written by a direct witness and soldier of the time.
- Access to original historical documents, such as the Capitulations, which allow for an understanding of the negotiations and agreements.
- A detailed analysis of the causes, development, and consequences of the conflict, from a military and political perspective.
- An indispensable primary source for the study of the Morisco minority and its relationship with the Hispanic monarchy.
Technical specifications
- Author: del Mármol y Carvajal, Luis
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CLASSIC TEXTS, HISTORY OF EUROPE
- Collection: HISTORY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2005
- Number of pages: 626
- Weight: 866 g
Editorial review
This Linkgua edition recovers a fundamental chronicle for Spanish historiography. The work of Luis del Mármol stands out for its documentary rigor and its value as testimony of a conflict that marked the future of the Hispanic monarchy. Its reading is especially recommended for those seeking to understand the roots of interreligious tensions in modern Spain, as well as for those interested in the military and social history of the 16th century. It is a classic text that, due to its depth and detail, continues to be a mandatory reference for the study of the Morisco rebellion.