Reconquista Sharyn Eastaugh
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- História
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The history of the rise of Al-Andalus and the gradual re-conquering of Spain by the Spanish Christian kingdoms is an epic tale beginning in the year 712 and concluding with the fall of the Kingdom of Grenada in 1492. Join the History of the Crusades Podcast as we cover this lengthy piece of narrative history.
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Episode 83 - The rise of the young Alfonsos
We track the progress of the two new kids on the block in Christian Spain - King Alfonso VIII of Castile and King Alfonso II of Aragon.
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Episode 82 - The Caliph's campaign Part 2
We continue to follow the Caliph on his less than optimal military campaign against the Christians in 1172.
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Episode 81 - The Caliph's campaign Part 1
In 1172 the Caliph embarks on an ambitious campaign to conquer Christian Spain.
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Episode 80 - Almohad consolidation
The Almohads finally achieve their goal, becoming the uncontested rulers of al-Andalus. Their next move will be to focus on defeating the Christians.
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Episode 79 - The Wolf King and Geraldo the Fearless
When the new Caliph turns his attention to al-Andalus, he concentrates on two threats - the Portugese freelancer Geraldo the Fearless and the Almohad's traditional foe the Wolf King.
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Episode 78 - A new Caliph
Ambitious plans by the Almohads to dominate al-Andalus are interrupted by the death of the Caliph.