El Islam y la resistencia Cristiana

This program focuses on the rise of the Moorish civilization on the Iberian Peninsula. Spotlights on Moorish poetry, music, science, medicine, engineering, commerce, and agriculture during that time underscore Islam's lasting influence on the region.

Other Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Radiotelevisión Española.
Format: Video
Language: Spanish
English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2005], c2004.
Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (53 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Series: Memoria de España.
Memoria de España. Historia medieval.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Mosque of Cordoba in Spain (4:17)
  • Moorish Dynasty Begins (2:49)
  • Moorish Peaceful Conquest (3:31)
  • Spain: Islam or Christianity? (3:04)
  • Hybrid of Many Communities (4:04)
  • Arabic Language and Culture (3:47)
  • Arab Cities and Homes (3:08)
  • Arabic Poetry in Spain (2:04)
  • Trade and Scientific Advancement (2:15)
  • Mining and Engineering (1:39)
  • Agriculture and Muslim Cuisine (3:33)
  • Influence of the Mozarabs (1:37)
  • Golden Age in Andalusia (3:41)
  • Visigoth Culture in Asturias (3:40)
  • Charlemagne (3:03)
  • Castille and Aragon (4:01)