The History Of Spain Podcast

This is episode 27 called Marca Hispanica and in this episode you will learn: SHOW NOTES - The dynastic struggle between al-Hakam and the brothers of former Emir Hisham, Sulayman and Abd Allah - The conspiracy of Córdoba in 805 led by Maliki jurists and scholars - The formation of a feared bodyguard known as The Mutes - The story of the Day of the Moat, following the revolt of Toledo - The revolts of the other capitals of the marches, Mérida and Zaragoza - How Alfonso II of Asturias strengthened ties with the Carolingian Empire - Why the Carolingian Empire wanted to control the Pyrenees - The Frankish conquest of Barcelona in 801, that led to the establishment of the Marca Hispanica - How the Spanish March was administered and colonized - What feudalism is - A reflection on why the Marca Hispanica and later Catalan Counties barely expanded for three centuries