A CHRONICLE OF THE CONQUEST OF GRANADA. From the Mss. of Fray Antonio Agapida. To Which is Added LEGENDS OF THE CONQUEST OF SPAIN.

The Chronicle of the Conquest 2 volumes in one complete, and with the additional work on the Legends. First English edition. 8vo, handsomely bound in three-quarter tan calf over marbled paper covered boards, the spine with raised bands, the compartments fully diced in blind, gilt stippling to the bands, green morocco lettering label gilt. viii, 492 pp. A very handsome copy, very well preserved with only minor evidence of use or age. A tight, clean and pleasing example.

Edizione: a handsome english issue.<br> despite irving's use of an imaginary chronicler, agapida, who’s dialogue livens up the flavor of the text, the conquest of granada was the product of careful historical research in madrid. irving was serving as a titular diplomat, a post which gave him access to considerable resources as well as access to the most important inner social circles. it remains an excellent history on the expulsion of the moors from spain. this work, along with his the alhambra highlights both irving’s scholarly abilities and his eloquent writing style.