Crónica de la conquista de Granada (2 de 2) by Washington Irving
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About this eBook
| Author | Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 |
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| Translator | Montgomery, G. W. (George Washington), 1804-1841 |
| Title | Crónica de la conquista de Granada (2 de 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Summary | "Crónica de la conquista de Granada (2 de 2)" by Washington Irving is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work vividly narrates the events surrounding the Catholic Monarchs' siege of Granada, focusing on the key battles, the personalities involved, and the socio-political dynamics of the time. The text explores themes of conflict, ambition, and the struggle for power, centering on figures such as King Fernando and the defenders of Granada. The opening of the narrative introduces the backdrop of the war between the Christians and Moors, focusing on a significant military campaign led by King Fernando in 1487 to capture Velez-Málaga. It details the preparations for the siege and the assembling of a formidable Christian army, ripe with tension and anticipation. As the action unfolds, Fernando's forces encounter fierce resistance, illustrating both the valor and the desperation of the defenders. The section sets the stage for the unfolding drama of conquest, betrayal, and warfare that will characterize the broader narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Granada (Spain : Reino) -- History -- Spanish Conquest, 1476-1492 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49259 |
| Release Date | Jun 22, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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