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Spain Extremadura - Romans, Moors & Conquistadors
<p>Extremadura is one of Spain’s more remote regions, yet it is where many of the Conquistadors were born. We travel south to visit the impressive Roman settlements of Merida and Italica. Then to
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Extremadura is one of Spain’s more remote regions, yet it is where many of the Conquistadors were born. We travel south to visit the impressive Roman settlements of Merida and Italica. Then to Seville in the land of Andalusia. We see the influence of the Moors in this part of Spain.
DELIVERY MODE
- Online
SUGGESTED READING
- Ghosts of Spain, Giles Tremlett, Faber & Faber, 2012
- Iberia, James Michener
- Back Roads Spain, Dorling Kindersley, 2010
- Man of La Mancha, Miguel Cervantes
- A Brief History of Spain, Jeremy Black, Robinson, 2019
COURSE OUTLINE
- San Martin de Valdegleisias
- Early cultures
- Plasencia – impressive Parador
- Trujillo – Pizarro and Cortez, Conquistadores
- Merida – Roman capital of Lusitania
- Romans in Hispania
- Italica – Trajan and Hadrian
- Seville – wonderful cathedral and Real Alcazar
- Moorish influence in Spain
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Have a greater understanding of the early history of Spain, and inspired to plan their own journey to Spain.
Almis Simans
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