We continue the story into the final war of the Reconquista! Enjoy people!! People don't forget to share on social media! I mentioned that the attack on Zahara was a 'Dark and stormy night' - I used a clear night as it was hard to see what was going on otherwise.

@Hauggyful

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you!

@jasonpalacios1363

Жыл бұрын

Also the same practice the Spanish Priests used on the Muslims and Jews in Spain due to the Inquisition, the Spanish used the same practice to the Natives in Latin America and The Philippines during their colonization.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

@@jasonpalacios1363 exactly - after a decade of intense fighting that mindset would be impossible to extinguish

@michaelalonso8852

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx your joking right that mindset of what exactly do you mean ..! Killing ppl for no reason..! 😂😂 there was many reasons for the natives in America one main reason was to stop there Savage Ways stop slaughter between them self which Spain helped more native then kill off natives..! Unlike the English and later on USA they slaughtered tribes for no reason other then land..!😮

@mmareviewer.2372

Жыл бұрын

Bro stop making these. You got a crummy bias also when you cover this history. Your narration smells worse than the woman who spewed you out.

31:30 More LOTR references! Also amazing video, it's surprising how much of a fight Granada had left. In common history, the whole story is: Isabella and Ferdinand came and Granada fell.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

hahahaha!! I was waiting for someone to notice that ending ref. Thanks for picking up on that!

One of the biggest crimes in history is that this channel doesn’t have more subscribers. Outstanding work as always!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that !

I was WAITING for this! I never researched the Reconquista or Islamic history but with this channel I don't have to discern fact from fiction. Thank you for helping me explore my family's religious history!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Any time my friend!

@nazeem8680

8 ай бұрын

Which family are you from if i May ask? Best regards

@rominazarei744

8 ай бұрын

Since almost my entire family is Iranian, this video is basically a way I can get to know my history a bit better.@@nazeem8680

Best KZread history story teller on any platform.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! Really appreciate that Theodore

For the gameplay scenes, the game used was Total war Attila with the 1212AD mod, cinematic battle mod, more personal space for units, realistic charge impact, lighting and contrast fix and Olympian battle camera.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

People contact this man if you need TW clips - he makes the best!

Love the artwork, the background music really sets the tone and enhances the narration, you just keep getting better and better each time, the patience, time, and dedication you put into your videos really shows. So this is the beginning of the end, eh? Back when I first learned about the reconquista, my initial thought was that the final war against Grenada was a cakewalk, but this shows the truth to be the contrary. Despite the dire situation they're in, Grenada isn't going down without a fight, and I can't help but respect them for that. Until you mentioned it, I had completely forgotten about the Fall of Constantinople, considering how significant this event was for Christians and Muslims in the west it's interesting to see how that influenced the decisions of the Sultans of Grenada, that was perhaps a major contributing factor in their decision to resist the reconquista so fiercely in the end.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

I just want to say this was a really thoughtful comment. Its weird to think that on either end of the med sea there were two long lived civilizations - The Byzantine and Al-Andalus that would be extinguished in the period of one person's life span. We encapsulate each event- but you're absolutely right, they influenced the course of history through out Europe and in turn would have lasting effects on world history.

The topography and graphics made an already great video, and epic video. Adding the modern video of Ronda and Granada helped to illustrate the perilous nature of any offensive effort. In my opinion, this latter stage of the Reconquista is the most fascinating and -- for the purposes of a video -- the most action-packed. I cannot wait for part two!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Granada was a tough nut to crack - its like invading Switzerland - all mountains and plenty of places to be ambushed - all the towns were forts built in well defended high ground

@ScipioAfricanus_Chris

Жыл бұрын

@Flash Point History btw, the music was great, and the inclusion of Mozart's Rollando Al Turco was most appreciated.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

@@ScipioAfricanus_Chris I think in my next life I need to learn the piano just to play Mozart’s ronda . When I heard this on the Spanish guitar I needed to purchase it for this video - so happy that you picked up on that

@ScipioAfricanus_Chris

Жыл бұрын

@Flash Point History same! I was always in a choir but never really stuck with an instrument and deeply regret it.

FLASH POINT HISTORY HYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Having a flu, being pissed off, having a fever, but MY MAN FPH UPLOADS AND THERE IS ONLY AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BASED!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

So awesome!!! I hope you feel better soon!

Doña Ysabel, por la graçia de Dios, Reyna de Castilla. Gloria a Isabel, madre de España ❤

I knew nothing of Isabella and the Reconquista prior to this excellent series. What a wonderful recount, much appreciated

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Almost no one outside of Spain and Portugal know this history - its sad really. History books jump over 781 years of time to 1492 and just talk about how Granada fell.

I always felt kind of bad for Boabdil, especially given how he is treated in the histories. I don't think he was a bad person.I try to empathize with him given his situation, but it must be said that he helped dig the grave that Granada would eventually lie in. He made a choice, and he chose that which ultimately was harmful for his people and his kingdom. Granada would have likely fallen regardless, but his choices hastened the demise. I think he came to realize that in the end.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

I think you are right Bear - he was a young brash individual who was guided by his mother to be better than his father. He tired and learned only too late that he was being played by everyone. I think his greatest punishment was not to die in battle - I wonder what his thoughts were as he withered into old age in exile in Fez. Truly sad

I can't understand how you only have 183K subscribers. This is one of the best history series I have seen on KZread.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Paul - Btw, Part 6 just came out

I'm looking forward to yet another Isabella Reconquista master piece 👏

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Cool - let me know what you think!

Well that opening with the music gave me instant goosebumps 😎🎶 And so the saga is going to end. It was a great journey seeing you create these series. Thanks a million🙏❤️🍾🥂 After watching 2 times.. Wauw, you went above and beyond on this one. A labor of love. 👏👏👏👏👏👏Big applause.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

I purchased that song specifically for this video - I’m happy that you appreciated it

@misterangel8486

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx it works big time. Big goosebumps dear Sir. Grabs you immediately and pulls you in the video. 👏👏👏😍

I'm loving the heck out of this channel! Can't wait for the final episode(s) of this series.

Outstanding - Well done. This is such an excellent series. Looking forward to the next episode.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much!!

Ah, such a good playlist🤌

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Another great video! thank you FPH!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it KHK - as always thanks for supporting the show !

Excelente mi amigo

Great thx! I'm planning to visit Andalusia in june :) Or should I say: Al-Andalus :D

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

NICE!!! Where are you headed?

@ClassicFormulaOne1

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx From Amsterdam by plane to Madrid. Then hire a car and drive to Toledo > Cordoba > Granada > Rhonda > Tarifa > Malaga

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

@@ClassicFormulaOne1 OMG thats going to be awesome. My wife and I got a hotel for 2 weeks in Madrid near the Puerto del Sol. It and Rome are my favorite cities in Europe (thus far - haven't been to Amsterdam yet, but I hear the dutch know how to party). As for the rest, I think that sounds like an amazing itinerary.

@FaramirGL

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the sun cream, mate ^^ Hats, sunglasses and soft footwear also recommended. Of course, bottles of water the whole time. As you will probably visit La Alhambra in Granada, reserve the entries with enough anticipation. I also advise to take the guided tour.

Been waiting for this. Thank you once again!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Enjoy is Mse

I'm glad to know more about how this period of time went.

I can't tell you how excited I get whenever you drop a new episode

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

I am really happy that you like these videos. Btw, you ever watch the new Dune movie - I think the next part should be coming out soon

@thefisherking78

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx I've been a fan of those books for thirty plus years, read the first one several times and about five sequels. Got bogged down in Chapterhouse and DNF but oh well 😂 anyway I've seen all the adaptations and the latest is the best (the part I've seen anyway). Can't wait to see the second half.

soooooo good!

really looking forward to the next part, marvelous series

Interesting to see that the genoese were helping the nasrids. You would think they would help Isabella and Ferdinand. But then again some of them also helped the ottomans to conquer Constantinople. At some point it becomes a lot more about interests than religion. Just like we see during the era of the Taifas. I wonder, did the Ottoman think it possible to intervene in Granada and help the Nasrids?

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Ferengi rule of acquisition number 13 - anything worth doing is worth doing for money. It’s hard to say how serious the Turks were about assisting the Nasrid - but from the Christian European side of things - this was a nightmare scenario

Yes! Love your channel!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Awesome name by the way

Amazing!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

They should make a movie out of this.

Great job done, thank you.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Brutal, and very well explained.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

That was awesome!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Sanchez!

Bravo! I can't wait for the next one

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

Amazing👏👏👏

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Another master class production by FPH 🙌🙌

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you!!

this video is a Gem of Art

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Took a lot of time on this one

Awesome video, full of high quality maps, pictures, drawings and narrative. Keep up the great work, looking forward for the next episodes!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Eduardo - I'll definitely keep the videos coming.

Well done! This was educational and entertaining.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Amazing, just super work as always! Thanks you so much! Looking forward for next episode!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

It all comes to an end in the next one =)

@giod6266

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx I know, but I also know that something ned will come soon or later :) And maybe you can make soehting similar about Queen Tamar, or as she was called, King Tamar of Georgia? You are true historian after all, you cover these sides of history that are not commercially advantageous, like other KZread channels do, even though nothing wrong with that, just too much about what is already very well known and nothing about other side, the other story, if you catch my meaning.. History of Georgia, rich in evry way, but nobody talks about it.. Anyhow, I whish you cover (that side) one day, in near future, that would be amazing, made by you, best history channel! Thank you anyway, thanks for all you done so far and will do! 👍👏

this channel is far superior and precise than the other history channels .. thank you sir .. i can't wait for the final blow to the nasirids in Granada in the next episode

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

The next video brings the Reconquista to a close - its a bit bittersweet for me

Amazing ! I love your voice thanks

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Heyoooo here we go lads

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Woooot!

flash point always on point. legggooo

@jwink7795

Жыл бұрын

if you got a day job sir, quit it. you gotta be on the cusp of really building a profitable following, and this release schedule just aint cutting it.. . jk, kinda. much love the work you do, keep it coming bruh. ill be watching second 1 to last, liking, and commenting, i know how them shady algo's be.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

I would love to do this full time. It's truly becoming a job onto itself.

@jwink7795

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx well on your way, quality is certainly there. stick with it, youll grow i have no doubt. all things in time my friend. god speed. may you fall upon youtube like the heavy weight of Hannibal and his elephants upon the unsuspecting roman country side. as hannibal would say, “You will have the golden youtube button, the citadel of Rome, in the hollow of your hands.”

@jwink7795

Жыл бұрын

if you think theres been a more capable general in history, i would love to hear your rebuttal. real talk, interested in your take, for me it's hannibal or nothing. his only hindrance was misunderstanding his enemy at there deepest levels, ei rome would die fighting before giving up, so he probably should have taken rome when he could, but he also was completely disabled by his local government, sad when a rat can dictate the wolf.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

@@jwink7795 I’ve been fascinated with Khalid ibn al-Walid - he did the smaller army encircling a larger army like Hannibal, he did a Pharsalus like Caesar at the battle of Yarmouk, and his method of crossing eg Syrian desert to attack the Byzantine was insane. Sadly he’s the general that on one has heard of

Gracias por seguir contando nuestra historia con esta increible presentación. Video de de alto nivel y calidad

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I think this history is vital to the development of the modern world and its fascinating as well.

Another GREAT job Brother can't thank you enough for these amazing videos. I've read so much about these events but it still amazes me how I can watch your videos and still learn something NEW!! Thank you.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Los Lobos - especially coming from one who is well read in the field

@loslobos786

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx question back when you started you said you were going to go all the way through to the Spanish arriving in the New World? Are you still planning on doing that? A look at Spanish history as they interacted with the Mayan and Aztec would be very interesting especially since so many people have vast misconceptions about what happened and how the New world especially Meso America worked back then. Just wondering 🤔

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

@@loslobos786 Oh yeah. This has always been about getting to Cortez and then onwards to the Inca. Next step is the age of discovery

Waiting for it since long time

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

Best Video so far! When you get to Cortés and the conquest of Mexico, it will be a very good documentary....I can't wait... Keep up the good work...

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sam - definitely getting up to Cortez

The video I’ve been waiting for; thanks Flash Point Do you have any recommendations for books related to this time period that you’d recommend to read?

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

If you mean the Reconquista as a while - Brain Catlos' ' Kingdoms of Faith' is an excellent comprehensive and IMHO a very non-biased book. I also have a bunch listed in the bibliography in the description of this video.

@doylekitchen9795

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx Hmm, do I have that...[trots to the bookcases]...Nope. Amazon here I come.

Thank you, I been waiting for this one. On a side note, it's interesting that when the empire /kingdom is facing crisis they cannot wait to have civil wars, just like the Byzantine and many others.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

tough times stress any civilization to its core

@ZxZ239

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx indeed, but if they would unite get their act together then they would have survived the external threats. However such civilization that declined to this point probably already have so much bad blood inside which make this not possible.

I love this series about Isabella, it's my favorite! :)

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

Totally Mash Good Stuff. How fun to listen to.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Hey Ciuy, Thanks so much - happy that you enjoyed this

Better send that thank. You basket to Boabdil 😊nice wall demolition scene 😊

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

😁

Still the best video / topic intros for any channel in your respective field. The production value in this is absolutely phenomenal! Your hard work and dedication is amazing. Thank you!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Any time Godfrey - this one took a bit of work - but I was really happy with how it came out. Happy that you liked it

Based queen and a Breaker of chains to boot unlike some.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

It was really sad when they liberated the Alhambra and found the torture caves underneath it

@bgcvetan

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx Yeah i can imagine, I'm from Bulgaria and our history much like the Spanish one have documented well the experience of living as barely tolerated third class citizen under islamic conquerors.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

@@bgcvetan Yeah you were at the front lines of the ottoman attacks

@bgcvetan

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx Yeah indeed, people in Turkey have changed for the better for the most part and thanks to Khemal Attaturk's reforms, however i must make this sad observation: people are still not taught sadly the simple truth that there aren't and never was such thing as a good empire, all of them are build on lies, tralldom, endless warfare, at the end when there is no more to conquer to fuel the warmongering machine turning on themselves in a civil wars and when boiled down to essentials are death cult towars a leader. In the End there is nothing left but ruin. Romans, Chinese, Mongols, Arabs, European Empires being the culmination of those 25 centuries of pillage spree. And then... and then the generational trauma remains Historians ignore it but you've managed to convey it relatively well and on point and it does play a important role in the whole reconquista and the following... oh wait [Spoilers] of Muslims and Jews. Muslims considered the Christians to be rebels and the Spaniards considered the Arabs as Invaders that enslaved, r*ped and murdered, their way into the continent. It was the only possible outcome, with the treat of the Ottomans only ascending, things remaining as they were it would have been a invitation. Spain at it's worse did not learn the craft to be a Empire with all the famines, massacres and genocides that all that would imply, but it was taught into it. taught by being pillaged and ravaged by the Arabs, it was poisoned distilled by hundreds of generations, but at least the healing has began and many myths are being torn down like the golden calfs that they were.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

@@bgcvetan very true - all empires are built at the expense of those they conquer

The pomegranate is present in the current coat of arms of Spain and represents the kingdom of Granada. Do you know if this is a reference to Ferdinand´s comment on the conquest of Granada? Great video, thank you for your hard work!!

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Interesting - this has got to be related to his reference !

I love how you mention my ancestor zoraya and her rivalry with aisha, her eldest Juan de Granada is my mom's ancestor.

@nazeem8680

Жыл бұрын

then you are from the nasrid family? you descend from abu al hassen (muley hacen)?

@jonmunoz2772

Жыл бұрын

@@nazeem8680 yes I do

@nazeem8680

Жыл бұрын

@@jonmunoz2772 thats so cool man. Have you ever thought about diving into islam and arabic culture?

@jonmunoz2772

Жыл бұрын

@@nazeem8680 I'm way ahead of you, I've been studying thr caliphates.

@nazeem8680

Жыл бұрын

@@jonmunoz2772 as a muslim , im happy that the spaniards have interest in the caliphates. Think about the glory of your ancestors, and what glory and happiness god gives them when they follow the true path of islam. i hope it can be an inspiration for you to return to the true monotheistic religion of islam, the religion of isa (jesus).

Oh happy days

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Ha!

1st Baron of the Reconquista

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

I think you nailed it !

Thank you for this great video. When is the next part coming out?

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Probably a month - it will be the final one if the series

@philipfisher6230

Жыл бұрын

The siege and the fall of Malaga were a great battle. Without Malaga the fate of Granada was sealed.

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

@@philipfisher6230 no port means no supplies and reinforcements

@philipfisher6230

Жыл бұрын

Do a video about the Spanish tercios in Balkans. The battle was the siege of Herceg novi or in the english language the Battle of Castelnuovo in 1539.

Fantastic! I really like your work, thank you so much for these videos. If you plan on continuing the series after the Conquest of Granada, you may want to take a look into the House of Medina Sidonia, Don Pedro de Estopiñán and the conquest of Melilla. I'm sure you'll find it interesting

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

I am really happy you liked my video - it seems like you know the history well. After this we head to the new world!

@fernanF767

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx I do know it because I am from Melilla itself! I am so happy that you plan on exploring more about Spain's History

Actually Al-Andalus only existed from 711-ca.1250 and from ca.1250-1492 it was only the Emirate of Granada and when Granada was established the Muslims no longer had a strong foothold in the Iberian Peninsula. Also what inspired both King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to finish the last Muslims on Granada is because they saw what happened when the Ottoman Empire took down Constantinople 40 years earlier,

👍👍👍

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Woot Henk!!

I just can't g t over how Isabella came close to almost marrying Edward IV. I wonder, would Isabella even be attracted to Edward.

@nazeem8680

10 ай бұрын

I Think she would have been better off to marry the caliph in morocco.

How do I find the next video. I can’t find it

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Hasn’t been made yet ;)

@miguelgonzalez4694

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx ohhhhh no!!!!! Got me on the edge of my seat. I’ve always wondered why I look Arab and this explained a lot

In most typical Medieval History college courses, this entire series would be summarized in 2 or 3 paragraphs in a textbook, almost as an Epilogue-......Oh yeah, then Isabel and Ferdinand kicked out the Muslims in Grenada. The End! wait, what?!?! thats it?

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

That’s 781 years of Reconquista in three paragraphs

wonder if "holy wars" were only waged by the followers of the Abrahamic religions

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

Aztec and Mayan had them as well.

Fernando traitor.. He lived in Toledo طليطله .... He knew the secret entrance to the City 🏙️ of Toledo. . Because it was hard to brake in to the City gates.. Once Toledo طليطله Fall ,that was the end of Andalusia

Please Focus On This Series.. Nobody Cares About The Byzantine... Juss Look At The Numbers 2.9k In 13hours 9.7k In 2 Weeks... I Love This Video But Bro You Can't Keep Ending In The Middle Of A Sentence

@FlashPointHx

Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to have the last video out by the end of March =)

@tituslabienus01

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx I Expect It By Tmrw!Lol

@muhammadadeel8639

Жыл бұрын

@@FlashPointHx I think you should use the title of "Eastern Roman Empire" instead of "Byzantium" in that series. It will attract greater viewership and will do justice to the E.R. Empire. Perhaps the longest lasting Empire in history. Its signifance is that it was The first christian empire and its Religious inheritance was taken by Russian Empire (Perhaps the only true Christian empire left today)