Tunisia's Andalusians : The Cultural Identity of a North African Minority

Edinburgh University Press

Tunisia\u0092s Andalusians tells the captivating story of those Andalusians, descendants of Muslims expelled from Spain in the seventeenth century, who sought refuge in Tunisia. Rather than simply replicating Iberian traditions, Andalusian culture in Tunisia stands as a vibrant and evolving phenomenon, shaped by complex dynamics of interaction and adaptation over four centuries. The book dismantles the romanticised view of Andalusian culture as a mere transplantation of al-Andalus, analysing distinctive cultural features that distinguish Andalusians as an ethnic group within Tunisia\u0092s diverse social fabric.\nDrawing on historical records and contemporary ethnographic data, including personal accounts and family archives, the book sheds light on how Andalusians navigate their unique cultural\n\nTunisia's Andalusians\nThe Cultural Identity of a North African Minority\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked ;