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Meaning of reconquest

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reconquest (n.)

A second conquest.

reconquest Sentence Examples

  1. The Spanish Reconquest, a centuries-long struggle, aimed to reclaim Muslim-controlled territories in the Iberian Peninsula.
  2. The reconquest campaigns were characterized by intense religious fervor and a desire to reunite Christian Spain.
  3. The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212) marked a significant turning point in the reconquest, weakening Muslim rule.
  4. The Reconquest of Valencia (1238) extended Christian control to the Mediterranean coast.
  5. The fall of Granada in 1492 completed the reconquest, ending centuries of Muslim presence in Spain.
  6. The reconquest had a profound impact on Spanish identity, uniting the country against a common enemy.
  7. The legacy of the reconquest can still be seen in Spain, with many architectural and cultural remnants.
  8. Some scholars argue that the reconquest set the stage for the Spanish Inquisition, as the expulsion and persecution of Muslims spurred religious intolerance.
  9. The reconquest of the Americas by European powers echoed the Spanish Reconquest in its ideological and territorial aspirations.
  10. The use of the term "reconquest" in historical and political contexts is often contentious due to its implications of religious conflict and territorial claims.

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A second conquest.

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The Spanish Reconquest, a centuries-long struggle, aimed to reclaim Muslim-controlled territories in the Iberian Peninsula.

The reconquest campaigns were characterized by intense religious fervor and a desire to reunite Christian Spain.

The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212) marked a significant turning point in the reconquest, weakening Muslim rule.

The Reconquest of Valencia (1238) extended Christian control to the Mediterranean coast.