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Beschreibung
Stanley Lane-Poole (1854-1931) was a distinguished British orientalist, historian, and archaeologist, known for his extensive writings on Islamic history and culture. A nephew of the eminent Egyptologist Edward William Lane, Lane-Poole worked for many years at the British Museum and later held academic positions at Trinity College Dublin. His scholarship focused primarily on the Arab and Muslim worlds, and he authored numerous influential works on Egypt, India, and medieval Spain. His clear and accessible writing helped introduce English-speaking audiences to the rich histories of the Islamic civilizations.

The Moors in Spain is one of Lane-Poole's most celebrated works, offering a vivid and sympathetic account of the Muslim presence in the Iberian Peninsula from the 8th to the 15th centuries. With elegance and historical precision, Lane-Poole traces the cultural, scientific, and architectural achievements of Moorish Spain, highlighting the period's contributions to European civilization. He also examines the political dynamics, religious tensions, and eventual decline of Muslim rule. The book stands as both an engaging narrative and a compelling reminder of a once-flourishing, tolerant society that profoundly shaped Western history.
Stanley Lane-Poole (1854-1931) was a distinguished British orientalist, historian, and archaeologist, known for his extensive writings on Islamic history and culture. A nephew of the eminent Egyptologist Edward William Lane, Lane-Poole worked for many years at the British Museum and later held academic positions at Trinity College Dublin. His scholarship focused primarily on the Arab and Muslim worlds, and he authored numerous influential works on Egypt, India, and medieval Spain. His clear and accessible writing helped introduce English-speaking audiences to the rich histories of the Islamic civilizations.

The Moors in Spain is one of Lane-Poole's most celebrated works, offering a vivid and sympathetic account of the Muslim presence in the Iberian Peninsula from the 8th to the 15th centuries. With elegance and historical precision, Lane-Poole traces the cultural, scientific, and architectural achievements of Moorish Spain, highlighting the period's contributions to European civilization. He also examines the political dynamics, religious tensions, and eventual decline of Muslim rule. The book stands as both an engaging narrative and a compelling reminder of a once-flourishing, tolerant society that profoundly shaped Western history.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Fachbereich: Regionalgeschichte
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781667305653
ISBN-10: 1667305654
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Lane-Poole, Stanley
Hersteller: Antiquarius
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 13 mm
Von/Mit: Stanley Lane-Poole
Erscheinungsdatum: 26.04.2025
Gewicht: 0,326 kg
Artikel-ID: 133491335