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Stories of the Spanish Moors and the Barbary Pirates of the Mediterranean: the Selected Works of Stanley Lane-poole

Stanley Lane-poole

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"The Story of the Spanish Moors" tells the story that in the 8th century AD, the Moors crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and destroyed the Visigothic Kingdom. For the next eight hundred years, Spain was under Moorish rule. The Moors established a great kingdom, gave birth to outstanding monarchs, and made brilliant achievements in science, literature, art, etc., Becoming a model of enlightened countries in the European Middle Ages. However, the conflict between cultures and civilizations gradually reached a climax, and the defeated Moors were expelled from Spain. British historian Ryan Poole vividly describes this magnificent legend, showing a grand picture of Spanish medieval history. "The Story of the Barbary Pirates of the Mediterranean" tells the story of the rise and fall of the Barbary pirate group active in the Mediterranean from the 15th to the early 19th century. They are a pirate gang mainly composed of Moors. They are based in the Barbary Islands and the coastal areas of North Africa. They mainly rob European ships and coastal villages, and engage in the robbery of property and human trafficking. The Barbary pirates were used by the Ottoman Turkish Empire because of their strength. They played an important role in the wars between Turkey and Western European countries, especially the Spanish Empire. They participated in important battles in history such as the Battle of Malta and the Battle of Lepanto. After the 17th century, the Barbary pirate power gradually declined, and they mainly made a living by collecting protection fees. They were later destroyed by the U. S. Navy who was unwilling to pay protection fees.