by Patrick Girard · Algaida · tapa dura · ISBN 9788498773446
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«El califa magnífico» is the historical novel by Patrick Girard, published by Algaida in hardcover (408 pages, in Spanish).
The novel follows Abderramán III, who imposed his authority over rebel lords, took Bobastro and dominated al-Andalus. After the defeat at Simancas against the Christian kingdoms, he proclaimed himself caliph and drove the splendor of Córdoba, which became a city admired across Europe. The plot features Muslim, Christian and Jewish characters.
It is the third novel in the al-Andalus saga. The translation is by Elena Bernardo Gil.
The work will appeal to those wishing to learn about the caliphate of Córdoba and Andalusian society in the tenth century.
