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The first comprehensive history of the two great Islamic empires from the 10th-13th centuries. Were they African invaders of Spain, Berber nationalists who disrupted the convivencia between Muslims, Christians, and Jews, or key players in the development of Islamic society in the Maghreb?
The Almoravid and Almohad empires dominated vast parts of the Maghreb and al-Andalus between the 10th and mid-13th centuries. This book offers the first comprehensive description of the rise and fall of these influential empires, which shaped Islamic society in Morocco until the beginning of the 20th century.
Amira K. Bennison approaches these dynasties from a positive perspective, clearly placing them within the context of medieval Mediterranean and Islamic history.
Key features
- Placement of the Almoravids and Almohads within the broader Islamic history
- Chapters on politics, society, economy and trade, religion and knowledge, art and architecture
- 50 illustrations, including maps, genealogical tables, photos, floor plans, and diagrams
Language and usage
This work is written in English and is suitable for historical education, self-study, and academic use.
Brief summary
The Almoravids, originating from the Sahara, conquered large areas from the 1050s onward and halted the Christian advance in Iberia. A century later, they were succeeded by the Almohads, supported by the Masmuda Berbers from the High Atlas Mountains. Although these dynasties were often portrayed as intolerant and barbaric, this book shows that they played a crucial role in the Islamization of the Maghreb and its integration into the Islamic cultural sphere. Additionally, they were instrumental in the region's importance in the western Mediterranean.
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