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Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and the Defeat of the Moors (edition 2006)

by James Reston Jr.

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From historian James Reston comes an account of the pivotal events of 1492, a year when towering political ambitions, horrific religious excesses, and a drive toward adventure and conquest changed the world forever. This book chronicles one of the most savage epochs in history, the years of the Spanish Inquisition. In an effort to consolidate their power on the Iberian Peninsula, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella turned to the priest Torquemada, a member of the Dominican order. Torquemada urged an Inquisition that would strengthen the sovereigns' authority throughout Spain, particularly in the coming campaign against the Moors of Granada. When Granada fell, tens of thousands of Muslims were given the choice of converting to Christianity or facing death or banishment. Torquemada then turned his ferocity on Spain's Jews. Reston also looks beyond the dark deeds of 1492, capturing the excitement of exploration and the promise of the future that was born in the same year.--From publisher description.… (more)
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Title:Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and the Defeat of the Moors
Authors:James Reston Jr.
Info:Anchor (2006), Paperback, 400 pages
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Good historical account. ( )
  kslade | Nov 29, 2022 |
A very readable history of the Spanish Conquest of Moorish Spain and the Americas, and the resulting power and influence of Catholic Spain over Rome and the rest of Europe. I great place to start if you want to learn about this time period in Spain's history. ( )
  amerigoUS | May 21, 2010 |
Fascinating history of 15th century Spain and Portugal with a specific focus on the Spanish Inquisition. Especially interesting for showing how tightly interwoven the Inquistion was with European exploration and religion. Basically, the Spanish King and Queen financed their explorations by confiscating property from those trapped in the web of the Inquisition--many of whom were Jewish. At the same time, exploration was sold in part on the theory that it would open up new souls to be saved. Also, interesting for reminding us that while talk of an Islamic Caliphate seems crazy today, talk of a Christian Crusade was no less crazy in the 1400s. ( )
  Gary10 | Jan 27, 2009 |
Reston is a great author who brings history alive. I cannot commend this work enough! For those who are interested in how events are interconnected, this is a book to read - Reston does a marvelous job of connecting the dots between the Spanish Inquisition, Columbus, and the fall of Moorish Spain. ( )
  bingereader | Apr 10, 2008 |
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From historian James Reston comes an account of the pivotal events of 1492, a year when towering political ambitions, horrific religious excesses, and a drive toward adventure and conquest changed the world forever. This book chronicles one of the most savage epochs in history, the years of the Spanish Inquisition. In an effort to consolidate their power on the Iberian Peninsula, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella turned to the priest Torquemada, a member of the Dominican order. Torquemada urged an Inquisition that would strengthen the sovereigns' authority throughout Spain, particularly in the coming campaign against the Moors of Granada. When Granada fell, tens of thousands of Muslims were given the choice of converting to Christianity or facing death or banishment. Torquemada then turned his ferocity on Spain's Jews. Reston also looks beyond the dark deeds of 1492, capturing the excitement of exploration and the promise of the future that was born in the same year.--From publisher description.

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