Chapter 1 PAGE

The Moors of Spain 1

Conquest of Spain by the Arabs 1

Hostility between the Two Races 2

The Country recovered by the Spaniards 2

Effect of the Struggle on the National Character 2

Religious Intolerance of the Spaniards 3

Attempts to convert the Moslems 3

Policy of Ximenes 3

Suppression of the Mahometan Worship 4

Outward Conformity to Christianity 4

Moors abandon their National Habits 4

Their Condition under Philip the Second 5

Their Industry and Commerce 5

Treatment by the Government 6

Ordinance of 1563 8

Stringent Measures called for by the Clergy 9

Prepared by the Government 9

Severity of the Enactments 10

Approval of them by Philip 11

Proclamation at Granada 12

Indignation of the Moriscoes 12

Representations to Deza 12

Appeal to the Throne 13

Rejection of their Prayers 14