Areas of Expertise
Professor Agrait is a specialist in medieval Spain, specifically the kingdom of Castile in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. His dissertation and subsequent research has focused on military practice and institutions in Castile during the first half of the fourteenth century. He is currently working on articles related to the Battle of Salado (1340), a historiographical essay of medieval military studies in Spain over the past two decades, and an article on military intelligence in fourteenth century Spain. His long term projects include a military history of Castile from 1284-1350.
Publications:
"Castilian Military Reform Under the Reign of Alfonso XI (1312-50)," The Journal of Medieval Military History vol. 3, pp. 88-126. (refereed) November, 2005.
"The Experience of War in Fourteenth-Century Spain: Alfonso XI and the Capture of Algeciras (1342-44)," Crusaders, Condottieri and Cannon. ed. D.J. Kagay and A.J. Villalon, pp. 213-35. Boston: Brill, 2002.
"The Reconquest during Alfonso XI's Reign, 1312-1350," On the Social Origins of Medieval Institutions: Essays in Honor of Joseph F. O'Callaghan. ed. D.J. Kagay and T. M. Vann. pp. 149-63 Boston: Brill, 1998.
Conferences Papers:
"Today Africa and all of its army shall be destroyed and forever shall the chivalry of Spain be honored!: The Battle of Salado (1340) Revisited," 43rd International Congress on Medieval Studies, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, May 2008.
"Mitos persistentes de la guerra medieval," La Edad Media; Sesgos y prejuicios historiograficos," Caceres, 21-22 de abril, 2008.
"The Assembly and Finance of Navies in Fourteenth-Century Castile," 41st International Congress on Medieval Studies, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, May 2006.
"A Flashpoint in the Christian-Muslim Struggle: The Strait of Gibraltar, 1279-1379," 40th International Congress on Medieval Studies Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, May 2005.
"Military Command Structures and the Definition of Merit in Fourteenth-Century Castile," Society for Military History Annual Conference,The Citadel, Charleston, SC, February, 2005.
"Military Reform Under the Reign of Alfonso XI (1312-50)," 39th International Congress on Medieval Studies, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, May 2004.
"Military Logistics During the Reign of Alfonso XI," 37th International Congress on Medieval Studies, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, May 2002.
"Social Ritual, Propaganda and Royal Legitimation During the Reign of Alfonso XI (1312-50)," International Medieval Congress in Western Michigan University, Session in honor of Dr. Joseph F. O’Callaghan, May 2009
Professor’s Web Site:
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