It was an entirely normal political relationship for the time. Al-Qadir was a client to Alfonso, who served as a proxy for his own power. If you're reading something sexual into it, you're way off. Alfonso was married several times and had many children.
@@RealCrusadesHistory I didn't see anything sexual to be honest. What I thought was that it seemed treasonous to ultimately give Al Quadir power in Valencia rather than giving itto your own person. Instead of eliminating a problem, he put it in another place. Usually this is considered a sign of weakness. IMHO
That's an interesting point, and I think it had more to do with what was possible for the time. A direct takeover of Valencia by Leon-Castilla would've invited action from the other Christian powers. In addition, al-Qadir had shown himself to be totally loyal to Alfonso, so in effect Alfonso would have control of Valencia.
@@magdaw3123 On the contrary, it was genius diplomacy because al-Qadir was still an outsider who had to rely on Alfonso's support and couldn't go his own way.
@@RealCrusadesHistory you should have kept it, it may have been out of mood, but not it feels like something is missing. Still none can blame you for trying something.
A major mile stone of the Reconquista ! 1085!
Happy to see that you are back Steven 😊
Thanks! Hoping to be doing more videos more regularly starting at the beginning of April.
Excellent. Thank you. I’m reading a book on the crusades, and your video history is an excellent supplement.
I would love to see this story continue - The Almoravid period of Al-Andalus seems somewhat understudied
Fantastic video - Viva Espana
Are you Brazilian?
Spain and Portugal is Africa still Moors have woken
@@iamthebestcharacterever6566 - LMAO! WE WUZ SPANIARDS NSHEIT! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Get out of here with that nonsense.
Great to see this one! I live in Toledo. If you ever need pics or footage or any support, let me know. Cheers and keep up the good work!
I have actually been in the Toledo Cathedral when I was an exchange student. Inside it was crazy how decorated it was.
Amazing! I'll bet you've got some great photos.
Idolatry
@@Bluemax54 protestant *clown emoji*
Where have you been good sir? My heart sank every week that went by where i didn’t see your videos.
Excellent, as usual
thanks for watching
Very well done.
Great video,keep it up!🎅
Woah man history so interesting and its in Music
Ive been waiting on J Stephens!
Kya baat hai!
My 26th great grandfather…
I'm not sure if this is just me or does something just not feel right about the "relationship" between Alfonso VI and the Moorish emir...
It was an entirely normal political relationship for the time. Al-Qadir was a client to Alfonso, who served as a proxy for his own power. If you're reading something sexual into it, you're way off. Alfonso was married several times and had many children.
@@RealCrusadesHistory I didn't see anything sexual to be honest. What I thought was that it seemed treasonous to ultimately give Al Quadir power in Valencia rather than giving itto your own person. Instead of eliminating a problem, he put it in another place. Usually this is considered a sign of weakness. IMHO
That's an interesting point, and I think it had more to do with what was possible for the time. A direct takeover of Valencia by Leon-Castilla would've invited action from the other Christian powers. In addition, al-Qadir had shown himself to be totally loyal to Alfonso, so in effect Alfonso would have control of Valencia.
@@magdaw3123 On the contrary, it was genius diplomacy because al-Qadir was still an outsider who had to rely on Alfonso's support and couldn't go his own way.
Vindo aqui após descobrir que sou descendente dele
Shows up on my chart. 💖Alphonso
Musical interlude? I kind of expected a monty python like joke.
Otherwise always nice to get another vidéo.
Yeah, I agree. I won't be doing that again. I originally had a little joke in there, but I took it out because I thought it might mess up the mood.
@@RealCrusadesHistory you should have kept it, it may have been out of mood, but not it feels like something is missing.
Still none can blame you for trying something.
Did you go to Israel lately ? ??
I find the contingent of 40,000 Jews in Alfonso’s army very interesting.
You can speak that Gujarati people can understand
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@@caionascimento1096 Spaniards are half moor