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2 days ago

Translating a Medieval Giant: Global Project to Bring Alfonso X's General estoria to New Audiences - Medievalists.net

The General estoria, commissioned by Alfonso X of Castile, is a monumental attempt to record the entire history of the world—from Biblical creation to Alfonso's own time.
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3 months ago

How to Destroy Your Economy: The Case of Alfonso the Learned - Medievalists.net

Alfonso X's centralized control and unchecked spending destabilized his kingdom, revealing how ambitious policies can lead to financial collapse despite administrative strength.
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