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When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005)
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102 min | Documentary

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When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005)

102 min | Documentary

This program contends that the popular perception of the Muslim occupation of Spain toward the end of the first millennium is largely wrong. The eighth century Muslim invasion of the Iberian Pennisula was largely welcomed by the locals and...See moreThis program contends that the popular perception of the Muslim occupation of Spain toward the end of the first millennium is largely wrong. The eighth century Muslim invasion of the Iberian Pennisula was largely welcomed by the locals and rejuvenated the area with advanced technology, agriculture and a construction boom. This program describes these innovations. All this changed in the eleventh century when the regional government fragmented. That set the stage for the Christian invasion and the Islamic fundamentalist resistance leading to more of a civil war than a holy war that decimated the region with corruption, destruction and exile. Written by David Foss See less

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16 cast members

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Bettany Hughes Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer	Ultimate Treasure Countdown (2020)
Antonio Almagro Self Self See fewer	When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005)
Moussa Aouni Self Self See fewer	When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005)
Pedro Chalmeta Gendrón Self Self See fewer	When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005)
Lauro Olmo Encisco Self Self See fewer	When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005)
Antonio Fernández-Puertas Self Self See fewer	When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005)
Emilio González Ferrin Self Self See fewer	Morgenland im Abendland (2015)
Francisco Franco Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Raza (1942)
Mariá Ángeles Gallego Self Self See fewer	When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005)
Serafín Fanjul García Self Self See fewer	When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005)
Eduardo Manzano Self Self See fewer	When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005)
Antonio Orihuela Self Self See fewer	Cuéntame (2001)
Dwight F. Reynolds Self Self See fewer	Ancient Mysteries (1994)
Julio Samso Self Self See fewer	When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005)
Amalia Zomena Self Self See fewer	When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005)
Isabel Álvarez de Toledo Self (as Luisa Isabel Alvarez 21st Duchess of Medina Sidonia) Self (as Luisa Isabel Alvarez 21st Duchess of Medina Sidonia) See fewer	Operación Flecha Rota (2007)