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This two-volume work presents a comprehensive and well-documented account of the humanistic value of Andalusian civilization. It brings together rigorous academic studies that restore Al-Andalus to its rightful place within the broader history of human civilization. The book highlights how Arab Muslims—and non-Muslims—played a pivotal role during the Middle Ages not only by preserving the continuity of intellectual and cultural creativity, but by significantly enriching it as well.

The collection covers the essential dimensions of Arab Islamic civilization in medieval Spain, starting with its historical foundations and extending to its contributions in language, literature, music, art, architecture, social life, economic structures, agriculture, religion, philosophy, sciences, and technology. These studies collectively demonstrate the profound legacy of this civilization and its far-reaching impact on others.