There is a form of sin called "Sins of Omission". In journalism unpalatable true stories are often "Spiked" or simply not published. This bit of work is a perfect example. In fact, it veers past omission into outright propaganda. Everything in first phase of Muslim domination of Spain is WONDERFUL, JUST WONDERFUL. The narrator fairly shivers in ecstasy when describing this "Golden Age". Then the contempt for all of the rest of Europe fairly drips from her voice as she describes all other Europeans as though they were mentally retarded, homicidal maniacs.
But....the Golden Age? PURE, always perfectly pure. How WONDERFUL it must have been to have been the conquered people living as Dhimmi under the Caliph. Oh Joy!
Sadly, if you think I'm being hyperbolic....I'm not. If you turn the sound off, it is fascinating to see the remnants of this period. If you turn the sound on, be prepared for a relentless onslaught of one-sided propaganda and sickly sweet glorification of the time of the Caliph.
But....the Golden Age? PURE, always perfectly pure. How WONDERFUL it must have been to have been the conquered people living as Dhimmi under the Caliph. Oh Joy!
Sadly, if you think I'm being hyperbolic....I'm not. If you turn the sound off, it is fascinating to see the remnants of this period. If you turn the sound on, be prepared for a relentless onslaught of one-sided propaganda and sickly sweet glorification of the time of the Caliph.