The Conqueror’s Legacy: Mallorca’s Royal Chronicles

Jaime I, the Crown of Aragon, and the Making of a Kingdom

Felipe Sanchez-Diaz (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

248 Seiten

2025
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-51115-7 (ISBN)

Infos

In the turbulent 13th century, the Western Mediterranean was a stage of shifting alliances, grand conquests, and the relentless pursuit of power. At the heart of this transformative era stood Jaime I of Aragon, a ruler whose vision and ambition reshaped the destiny of Mallorca and cemented his place in history.The Conqueror's Legacy: Mallorca's Royal Chronicles brings to life the dramatic rise of the Kingdom of Mallorca, from the strategic conquest of the Balearic Islands to the intri-cate web of diplomacy, warfare, and governance that defined its rulers. With a keen eye for historical detail, Felipe Sanchez-Diaz unveils the political intrigue, cultural synthesis, and economic ambitions that shaped Mallorca's role in the Mediterranean world.Drawing from medieval chronicles, contemporary scholarship, and rich historical narra-tives, this book offers an indepth exploration of Jaime I's enduring influence, the legacy of his successors, and the lasting impact of Mallorca's royal past. Perfect for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, The Conqueror's Legacy is a compelling account of power, ambition, and the forging of a kingdom that stood at the crossroads of history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.2.2025
• Verlagsort: Dietikon
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 148 x 210 mm
• Gewicht: 362 g
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik
• Schlagworte: Balearic Islands history • Christian-Muslim Relations • Crown of Aragon • Jaime I • Kingdom of Mallorca • Kings and kingdoms • Medieval History • Medieval Spain • Mediterranean conquests • Military Strategy • Reconquista • Royal dynasties
• ISBN-10: 3-384-51115-8 / 3384511158
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-51115-7 / 9783384511157
• Zustand: Neuware