Cordova: A city of the Moors

Name: Cordova: A city of the Moors
Author: Walter M. Gallichan Albert Frederick Calvert

by Walter M. Gallichan Albert Frederick Calvert

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" A City of the Moors" by Albert F. Calvert and Walter M. Gallichan is a detailed exploration of the historical and cultural significance of Cordova, the former capital of Mohammedan Spain. The book vividly portrays the city's evolution from Roman times to the Moorish conquest, emphasizing the reign of Abd-er-Rahman III and the opulence of Cordova during its peak. It delves into the transformation of the Mosque of Cordova into a Christian Cathedral, blending Moorish and Gothic architecture. Through historical anecdotes and illustrations, the book captures Cordova's architectural marvels and en...

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CORDOVA
PREFACE
CONTENTS
ILLUSTRATIONS
CORDOVA
I THE BRIDE OF ANDALUS
II THE MOORISH CAPTURE
III THE OMEYYAD DYNASTY
IV THE BUILDING OF THE MOSQUE
V IN THE COURT OF ORANGES
VI THE SPLENDOURS OF THE MOSQUE
VII THE CATHEDRAL AND CHURCHES
VIII THE PALACE OF THE KHALIFS AND THE MOORISH BRIDGE
IX ILLUSTRIOUS NATIVES OF CORDOVA
APPENDIX I THE GREAT MOSQUE OF CORDOVA
APPENDIX II CORDOVA
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