More than five centuries have passed since the loss of paradise and the end of the Arab presence in Andalusia, or what is known today as Spain, which witnessed periods of unforgettable brilliance and brilliance. As much as the world, East and West, agree on the greatness of Andalusian civilization and the magnificence of its architectural, scientific and artistic achievements, there is still much controversy surrounding the history of Arabs in Andalusia. This topic is discussed by a few historians who are in a state of apprehension, confusion and ambiguity. It is rare for a researcher to find a neutral history that depicts the facts as they really were, without exaggeration or disparagement. Hence, the occurrence of such a book in the reader's hands is a form of grasping the truth as perceived by the fair-minded English Orientalist Stanley Lane-Poole, who has allowed the reader to grasp the full picture of that civilization whose light shone for nearly eight centuries, and whose miraculous news continues to resonate to this day. The story of Andalusia is truly amazing, truly moving, for it contains tales of heroism and courage that are astonishing and that stir the sympathy of the noble Arab. It contains the boldness of Tariq, the courage of Abd al-Rahman I, the determination of al-Nasir, and the genius of al-Mansur. In addition to all of this, it contains wonderful examples of patience in times of hardship, of endurance in the most severe adversity, of adherence to faith while the sword is held high, and of steadfastness in a predicament from which the brave would flee.
