THE STORY OF AL-ANDALUS FOR KIDS. Issa Meyer & Robi Dalimonte

For almost 800 years (from 711 to 1492), Muslims ruled over Spain and Portugal — a land that was called al-Andalus. This wonderful country no longer exists, but it left a great mark on history!

In the Middle Ages, it was the richest and most advanced place in all of Europe — people came from far away to study science, and artists created amazing works like the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the Alhambra Palace!

In this book, you’ll discover the most exciting moments and famous heroes of al-Andalus: emirs, caliphs and sultans, scholars, generals, inventors, princesses, and many more… Get ready to travel back in time and explore the golden age of Muslim Spain!