This page features videos related to John D. Cressler, including book trailers for the Anthems of al-Andalus series, as well as interviews and talks.

Book Trailers

Shadows in the Shining City Book Trailer

Emeralds of the Alhambra Book Trailer

Talks & Speeches

Georgia Tech Graduate Commencement Address

December 13, 2013

TEDx at Georgia Tech

"Wrapping Your Brain Around the Many Miracles of the Microelectronics Revolution" - April 2011

About the Author

John D. Cressler is a professor and author. Cressler's historical fiction is aimed at bringing alive medieval Muslim Spain using compelling love stories. This site focuses on his works in historical fiction through blog posts, event updates, reviews, and background material. Readers interested in medieval Spain, interfaith issues, and the depiction of convivencia will find the Anthems of al-Andalus series compelling. With detailed research into historical settings, the Alhambra Palace, medieval Granada and Cordoba, and Madinat al-Zahra come alive in the novels.