Simon R. Doubleday is Associate Professor of History, Hofstra University.

Amply documented, cogently argued, and beautifully written, this book represents an important contribution to the history of Reconquest Spain.

• Introduction Symbiosis 1 The Chains of Love 2 The Revels of War 3 A Zenith and a Nadir Confrontation 4 The Road to Rebellion 5 Revolt, Rapprochement, and Rumor 6 Ricos Hombres Conclusion Abbreviations Notes The Tenancies of the Laras Principal Figures of the Lara Family Glossary of Spanish Terms Index

Simon R. Doubleday is Associate Professor of History, Hofstra University.

Amply documented, cogently argued, and beautifully written, this book represents an important contribution to the history of Reconquest Spain.

• Introduction Symbiosis 1 The Chains of Love 2 The Revels of War 3 A Zenith and a Nadir Confrontation 4 The Road to Rebellion 5 Revolt, Rapprochement, and Rumor 6 Ricos Hombres Conclusion Abbreviations Notes The Tenancies of the Laras Principal Figures of the Lara Family Glossary of Spanish Terms Index

Simon R. Doubleday is Associate Professor of History, Hofstra University.

Amply documented, cogently argued, and beautifully written, this book represents an important contribution to the history of Reconquest Spain.

• Introduction Symbiosis 1 The Chains of Love 2 The Revels of War 3 A Zenith and a Nadir Confrontation 4 The Road to Rebellion 5 Revolt, Rapprochement, and Rumor 6 Ricos Hombres Conclusion Abbreviations Notes The Tenancies of the Laras Principal Figures of the Lara Family Glossary of Spanish Terms Index