Las Siete Partidas: Laws concerning warfare and the military
Las siete partidas, the Seven-Part Code, is one of the most remarkable law codes of medieval times. Continue reading
Las siete partidas, the Seven-Part Code, is one of the most remarkable law codes of medieval times. Continue reading
The Battle of Jerez was fought in 1231 between the forces of Ferdinand III, king of Castile and León, and Ibn Hud, ruler of Murcia and the de facto successor of the Almohads. It took place near the modern city of Jerez … Continue reading
One of the most important battles fought on the Iberian peninsula, this was the culmination of a major campaign by Alfonso VIII of Castile against the Almohads. The battle took place on July 16, 1212. The first account comes from … Continue reading
The Punishment of Pride: Castilian Reactions to the Battle of Aljubarrota Thomas M. Izbicki Medieval Iberia: Essays on the History and Literature of Medieval Spain On August 13, 1385, the fate of Portugal was decided at the battle of Aljubarrota. … Continue reading
Warrior Neighbours: Alfonso el Sabio and Crusader Valencia: an Archival Case Study in His International Relations Viator: Medieval and Renaissance Studies v.21 (1990) Abstract The thirteenth century was a turning point in the physical evolution of western European countries. As … Continue reading