Reconquista: A Romance of Spain
Author | : John Cowart |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2007-10-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780615167428 |
ISBN-13 | : 061516742X |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Download or read book Reconquista: A Romance of Spain written by John Cowart and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this story, John Cowart explores the complex social, political and religious forces that dominated Medieval Spain during the Reconquista. Jews were caught in the middle of this titanic struggle between Christian and Muslim. The Moors drive Hernan from his castle, and he flees to Leon. There, he meets Rachel, the daughter of Abraham Ben Kohen, the king's chancellor. Their love grows in spite of their religious differences. She is a Jew, and he a Christian. When Ben Kohen is killed, the king blames Hernan and promises Rachel to another in marriage. Forced into exile, Hernan has lost everything. He must overcome his prejudices and reconcile with his worst enemy to regain his fortune and win the hand of the one he loves.