From heroic legends to royal intrigue, these five books take you deep into Spain’s most fascinating period. Perfect for history buffs, students, and curious readers alike.

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Anna Komnene, the 11th-century Byzantine princess who defied medieval norms to become one of the first female historians with the Alexiad.

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While a few, such as certain Amoraim and Natronoi Gaon, retained access, it became almost exclusive to non-Jewish royalty. The last known Jewish mention came from the Ramban in the 13th century, who n ...

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Luís Vaz de Camões is the most important writer of the Portuguese Renaissance, having written Portuguese History in a way ...