Bibliography:
al-Andalus (711-1492)
Paul
Kohlbry
I. General Reference
II. Visigothic Spain
before 711
III. Economic
Formation: 711-756
1. Early
Economy
2. Early
Political History
a.
Invasion of 711
b.
Government
3.
Post-Invasion Divisions and Power Struggles
IV. Consolidation of
Economy in al-Andalus: c. 756-1031
1. Markets,
Trade and Commerce
i.
Numismatics
b.
Urbanization and Architecture
i.
Madīnat al-Zahrā’
ii.
Irrigation and Farming
2. Rulers
of al-Andalus: Amīrs, Calpihs and Viziers
a.
Medieval and Modern Discourse on ‘Abd al-Raḥman III
b. Al-Mansur
c. Rebellions
d. Warfare
e. Berbers
f.
Mozarabs
3. The
Production of a Courtly Culture
a.
Poetry and Prose
b. Music
c. Art
d.
Philosophy
e. Sciences
i.
Medicine, Alchemy and Botany
ii.
Mathematics, Astronomy and Astrology
iii.
Geography
4.
Religion
a.
Heterodox Movements
b.
Conversion
5.
Schools of Law and Legal Thought
6.
Modern Discourse on Convivencia
V. Economic
Fragmentation c. 1031- 1091
1.
Economy: Markets, Trade and Commerce
a.
Urban Centers and Architecture
2.
Government: Taifa Kingdoms and Northern States
3.
Court Competition and Cultural Production
a.
Poetry and Prose
b.
Art
c.
Philosophy
d.
Science
i.
Medicine, Alchemy and Botany
ii.
Mathematics, Astronomy and Astrology
iii.
Geography
4.
Schools of Law and Legal Thought
5.
Discourse on Ibn Ḥazm
VI. Relocation of
Wealth to North Africa c. 1091-1220
1.
Economy: Markets, Trade and Commerce
a.
City Centers and Architecture
2.
Government: Almoravids, and Almohads and the Northern States
3. Cultural Production in Andalusian and North
African Courts
a.
Poetry and Prose
b.
Art
c.
Philosophy
e. Science
i.
Medicine, Alchemy and Botany
ii.
Mathematics, Astronomy and Astrology
iii.
Geography
4. Law
Schools and Legal Thought
5.
Rise of Sufism
6.
Education
7. Modern
Discourse on Ibn al-‘Arabī
8.
Modern Discourse on Muslim-Christian Cultural Transmission
9.
Modern Discourse on the Philosophy of Maimonides
VII. “Christian” Takeover of Economy
1220-1492
1. Economy: Markets,
Trade and Commerce
a.
Mediterranean Trade
b.
Rise of Slavery
c.
Repartimiento
d.
Discourse on the Alhambra
2.
Government: Kingdom of Granada and “Christian” States
a.
Naṣrids
b.
Mudejars, Mozarabs and Jews (Under Christian Rule)
3. Cultural Production
a.
Poetry and Prose
b.
Music
c.
Art
d.
Philosophy
e.
Science
i.
Medicine, Alchemy and Botany
ii.
Mathematics, Astronomy and Astrology
iii.
Geography
4.
Law Schools and Legal Thought
5.
Education
6.
Heterodox Movements
7.
Modern Discourse on Ibn Khaldūn
8.
Medieval and Modern Discourse on Reconquista
9.
Modern Discourse on Don Juan Manuel
I.
General Historical Overview
Ashtor,
E. The Jews of Moslem Spain, 3 vols. Philadelphia:
Jewish Publication Society of America, 1973-1978.
Baer,
Yitzhak. A History of the Jews in
Christian Spain,
2 vols. Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society of America, 1961-1966.
Stierlin,
H. The Cultural History of Spain. London: Aurum, 1984.
Medowar,
J. S., and N. Toscano. The Book of
Spanish Jewry, 711 to 1492. Jamaica (USA): Dept. of Modern Foreign Languages and
Classical Studies, St. John's University, 1997.
Dozy, Reinhart Pieter
Anne: Histoire des Musulmans d'Espagne. London: Frank Cass,
1972.
Florian,
M. History of the Moors of Spain. New York: Harper & Bros., 1860.
Forcadell Saport, J. La Historia de al-Andalus y sus Períodos. Alicante: Área de Estudios Árabes e Islámicos, Universidad de Alicante, 1994