Did the fall of al-Andalus reshape Europe forever? | Digital Series | Al Jazeera
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 4, 2026Country: United Kingdom
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Tariq Ali, author and editor of the New Left Review, discusses how the fall of al-Andalus shaped European history, particularly through the burning of books and the loss of a shared past. He highlights the contributions of Muslims in Spain and Sicily to Europe's development and how this history continues to influence European politics today. The series also examines why Muslims are still viewed as outsiders in Europe.
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