Reconquest Literature

Reconquest Literature refers to a genre of medieval Spanish writing that celebrates and promotes the Christian effort to reclaim territories from Muslim rule during the Reconquista (roughly 711-1492). These texts often depict heroic deeds, battles, and religious themes emphasizing the struggle to reconquer Spain. They serve both as historical narratives and as tools to inspire and justify the Christian reconquest. The literature highlights valor, faith, and national identity, fostering a shared cultural memory of Christian dominance in the Iberian Peninsula during that period.