Nobisque potius obaedire delegistis quam Hismahelitis: the political predicament of tenth-century Catalonia
Marco Zuccato
In this article, I aim to illustrate the international political situation of Catalonia in middle and second half tenth century. Contrary received opinion, argue that while maintained a friendly relationship with Frankish kingdom (at least until 968), it simultaneously moved politically closer al-Andalus and, third quarter century, was very close becoming an Andalusī client state. To make argument, first analyse sources related Catalan diplomatic missions kingdom. Second, list all embassies Cordova from 940 974. Finally, describe sudden change caused by accession tyrant Almanzor (978). fact, show when reopened hostilities against Christian realms northern Spain, found itself isolated forced seek reconciliation
Journal of Medieval Iberian Studies