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The Ornament of the World
How Muslims, Jews and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain
By Maria Rosa Menocal
Dispelling the myths that the Middle Ages were rife with religious persecution and intellectual stagnation, a mesmerizing glimpse into the world of medieval Spain reveals a culture where literature, science, and tolerance thrived for five hundred years.
Category: The Journey of Classical Greek Knowledge to the Western World
Subjects: history, medieval Spain, Middle Ages
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