History and the Historians, II

19th Century Pahang Islamic Scholars in 'A History of Pahang'

“…As the focus of this paper is on the progress of religious scholars in Pahang, Linehan's "A History of Pahang" is an important reference as it is considered a complete rendering of Pahang's history throughout the 19th century. It is also a credible journal as Linehan's primary source of reference includes records from the Colonial Office and letters of Maharaja Perba [1]. Linehan also recorded the development of Islam in Pahang during the 19th century especially during the rule of Bendahara Ali.…”

Architecture and Liturgical Space in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. TheLibro de la Coronación de los Reyes de Castilla

“…If it was for Alfonso XI's coronation, then it seems a bizarre solution to a problem of precedent spelled out in the Siete Partidas of Alfonso's great-grandfather, Alfonso X. 46 It is true that other royal works from Alfonso XI's minority -including the Libro de la Coronación -are hardly masterpieces, but this seems especially clumsy. 47 In fact, based solely on stylistic criteria, the sculpture's right hand looks post-medieval, and it is difficult to believe that the automaton could arm anyone anyway.…”

Défense de la Chrétienté et naissance d’une identité. Hongrie, Pologne et péninsule Ibérique au Moyen Âge

“…Dès 1134, le comte de Barcelone Raymond Berengar concédait un château aux Templiers contre les Sarrasins, « ad defensionem christianitatis » 54 . Dans les années 1180, Alphonse VIII de Castille eut recours à une nouvelle image de légitimation, forgée avec l'aide de clercs ayant la maîtrise du droit romain et du droit canon : le champion de la Chrétienté 55 . Si les papes traitaient les royaumes chrétiens ibériques comme défenseurs de la Chrétienté depuis longtemps, le soutien pontifical était loin d'être constant.…”