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This paper examines the historical context of Islamic and Christian interactions in 12th-century León, focusing on the Chronica Adefonsi Imperatoris, attributed to Bishop Arnaldo of Astorga. It highlights the influence of various cultural, political, and personal factors that shaped the writing of the Chronica, emphasizing the author's detailed knowledge of military and social dynamics in the region. Furthermore, it discusses the importance of the work in understanding the complexities of Christian-Muslim relations during the medieval period.