A Brief Account Of The Military Orders In Spain (1921)

A Brief Account Of The Military Orders In Spain is a historical book written by Georgiana Goddard King in 1921. The book provides an in-depth look at the military orders that existed in Spain during the medieval period. King explores the origins of these orders, their role in the Christian reconquest of Spain, and their impact on Spanish society and culture.The book begins with an overview of the history of Spain and the Islamic conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. King then delves into the military orders, including the Order of Santiago, the Order of Calatrava, and the Order of Alc�����ntara. She examines the founding of these orders, their organization and structure, and their religious and military duties.King also explores the relationship between the military orders and the Spanish monarchy. She discusses the role of the orders in protecting the Spanish kingdom, and their involvement in wars and battles throughout Spanish history.Throughout the book, King provides detailed accounts of the military orders' most famous battles and campaigns. She also examines the impact of the orders on Spanish art, architecture, and literature.Overall, A Brief Account Of The Military Orders In Spain is a comprehensive and engaging look at an important aspect of Spanish history. King's writing is accessible and informative, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in medieval history, military history, or Spanish culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.