William Tyler
Islam Enters Europe
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Summary
In the early Middle Ages, Islam spread from North Africa via Gibraltar and into Spain, even into Southern France. It remained in Spain until the Reconquista finally won in 1492. The threat on Europe’s eastern front wasn’t halted until 1683 at Vienna. Today Islam remains in Albania, Kosovo, and European Turkey. In this lecture we will consider the political significance of Islam’s presence in Europe.
William Tyler
William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre. Link to William’ s blog with recommended book lists for his Lockdown lectures.