The Moors in Spain

"The Moors in Spain" by Stanley Lane-Poole is a historical exploration of the Moors' nearly 800-year reign in Spain, and their lasting impression on Iberian culture. Setting the scene with Tarik's invasion and the fall of the Visigoths, the story shows how a kingdom weakened by corruption under Roderick quickly fell to the Moors who then went on to win the pivotal battle at Guadalete, a victory transforming Spain into a center of learning and culture in the Middle Ages and setting the stage for centuries of influence. The historical account presents a look into their influence on Spanish civilization, contrasting their era of enlightenment with the decline that followed their expulsion.