{"product_id":"contradictory-muslims-in-the-literature-of-medieval-iberian-christians-hardcover","title":"Contradictory Muslims in the Literature of Medieval Iberian Christians - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarcelo E. Fuentes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book argues that literary and historiographical works written by Iberian Christians between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries promoted contradictory representations of Muslims in order to advocate for their colonization through the affirmation of Christian supremacy. Ambivalent depictions of cultural difference are essential for colonizers to promote their own superiority, as explained by postcolonial critics and observed in medieval and early modern texts in Castilian, Catalan, and Portuguese, such as the Cantar de mio Cid, Cantigas de Santa Maria, \u003ci\u003eLlibre dels fets\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Estoria de España\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Crónica geral de 1344\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Tirant lo Blanch\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Os Lusíadas. \u003c\/i\u003eIn all these works, the contradictions of Muslim enemies, allies, and subjects allow Christian leaders to prevail and profit through their opposition and collaboration with them. Such colonial dynamics of simultaneous belligerence and assimilation determined the ways in which Portugal, Spain, and later European powers interacted with non-Christians in Africa, Asia, and even the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book argues that literary and historiographical works written by Iberian Christians between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries promoted contradictory representations of Muslims in order to advocate for their colonization through the affirmation of Christian supremacy. Ambivalent depictions of cultural difference are essential for colonizers to promote their own superiority, as explained by postcolonial critics and observed in medieval and early modern texts in Castilian, Catalan, and Portuguese, such as the Cantar de mio Cid, Cantigas de Santa Maria, \u003ci\u003eLlibre dels fets\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Estoria de España\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Crónica geral de 1344\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Tirant lo Blanch\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Os Lusíadas. \u003c\/i\u003eIn all these works, the contradictions of Muslim enemies, allies, and subjects allow Christian leaders to prevail and profit through their opposition and collaboration with them. Such colonial dynamics of simultaneous belligerence and assimilation determined the ways in which Portugal, Spain, and later European powers interacted with non-Christians in Africa, Asia, and even the Americas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcelo E. Fuentes\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor at New Jersey City University. He has previously been an instructor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Augsburg University, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, and Rutgers University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcelo E. Fuentes\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor at New Jersey City University. He has previously been an instructor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Augsburg University, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, and Rutgers University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 227\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8.27 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 02, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750716571936,"sku":"9783031450648","price":194.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b7d0a43aff6b22d33d61a7f1df50dc57.webp?v=1779956729","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/contradictory-muslims-in-the-literature-of-medieval-iberian-christians-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}