The Christian Female Captivity in Al-Andalus (711-1492)

Abstract

This present work is an approximation to the study of Christian female captivity in Al-Andalus since the arrival of the Muslims in 711 until their total expulsion in 1492. With a chronological framework of eight centuries, with continuous changes and complex legislation, this synthesis will focus on seeing the medieval definition of captives, how they fell into captivity and why the taking of women, their subsequent legal status, their treatment as merchandise and sale in the Andalusian markets, the places where they were and their division between gold´s captives and iron´s captives and their "modus vivendi". Finally, we will see their release forms, the maintenance or not of their religion and their return home.