![]() ![]() I knew nothing about this period of history, but a basic knowledge is assumed and so I found that I had to research some sections in order to understand what was happening. This book is massive in terms of both length and scope. ![]() Having mixed blood Hernando finds it difficult to be loyal to either side and through strong friendships with those from both religions he tries to bring peace to the region. The book is narrated by Hernando, the son of an Arab woman who was raped by a Christian priest. It has taken me over six months to complete this 970 page epic. The book gives a detailed history of 16th century Spain, revealing the horrific violence that took place in Grenada when the oppressed Christians battled against the Arabic Moors. Translated from the Spanish by Nick Caistorįive words from the blurb: Christian, oppression, Moors, Arab, conflict ![]()
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