THE RELUCTANT VISIGOTH.

  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 3. P. 54 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Portass, Robert 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the historical figure of Pelayo, King of Asturias, who is considered Spain's first national hero for his victory at the Battle of Covadonga, seen as the beginning of the Reconquista. The battle, which took place in the eighth century, symbolized the Christian resistance against Islamic forces in Iberia. Pelayo's legacy is complex, with differing accounts from Latin and Arabic sources, but his role in shaping Spanish identity and the narrative of the Reconquista remains significant. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:History Today. 2025/03, Vol. 75, Issue 3, p54
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:182996804
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