A Travellers History Of Spain
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Author | : Juan Lalaguna |
Publisher | : Interlink Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781566563246 |
This book will unlock the secrets of Spain's vibrant and colorful past, its people and culture for the interested traveler. It takes the reader on a journey from the earliest settlements on the Iberian Peninsula, through the influences of the Romans, the Goths, and the Muslims, the traumas of expansion and the end of the Empire, right up to the present. Maps and line drawings.
Author | : Juan Lalaguna |
Publisher | : Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Historic sites |
ISBN | : 9780304362769 |
'Curiously enough, though Spain is the most popular holiday destination in Europe, its history is probably unfamiliar to the vast majority of its visitors. For the discerning traveller, therefore, this series fills a very important gap. It gives a brief, readable summary of the country's history, and a gazetteer allows you to fit the sights you can see today into the turbulent and fascinating story of the land' THE GOOD BOOK GUIDESpain, during its 'golden age', was a political giant whose influence spanned the world from Germany to the Western Pacific. A TRAVELLER'S HISTORY OF SPAIN takes the reader on a journey from the earliest settlements on the Iberian Peninsula, through the influences of the Romans, the Goth and the Muslims, the traumas of expansion and the end of Empire, the bitter civil war, the Franco era and ends with an analysis of Spain today and her future in Europe as a leading member of the European Community.
Author | : Jeremy Black |
Publisher | : Robinson |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2018-07-05 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1472140885 |
'Jeremy Black skilfully sketches social, cultural and political trends' - Christina Hardyment, Times audiobook of the week 'A remarkable mixture of cold history, wide culture and personal experience' Ciro Paoletti, Secretary General of the Italian Commission of Military History Despite the Roman Empire's famous 500-year reign over Europe, parts of Africa and the Middle East, Italy does not have the same long national history as states such as France or England. Divided for much of its history, Italy's regions have been, at various times, parts of bigger, often antagonistic empires, notably those of Spain and Austria. In addition, its challenging and varied terrain made consolidation of political control all the more difficult. This concise history covers, in very readable fashion, the formative events in Italy's past from the rise of Rome, through a unified country in thrall to fascism in the first half of the twentieth century right up to today. The birthplace of the Renaissance and the place where the Baroque was born, Italy has always been a hotbed of culture. Within modern Italy country there is fierce regional pride in the cultures and identities that mark out Tuscany, Rome, Sicily and Venice to name just a few of Italy's many famous regions. Jeremy Black draws on the diaries, memoirs and letters of historic travellers to Italy to gain insight into the passions of its people, first chronologically then regionally. In telling Italy's story, Black examines what it is that has given Italians such cultural clout - from food and drink, music and fashion, to art and architecture - and explores the causes and effects of political events, and the divisions that still exist today.
Author | : Giles Tremlett |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 402 |
Release | : 2008-03-13 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0802716741 |
An eloquent odyssey through Spain's dark history journeys into the heart of the Spanish Civil War to examine the causes and consequences of a painful recent past, as well as its repercussions in terms of the discovery of mass graves containing victims of Franco's death squads and the lives of modern-day Spaniards. Reprint.
Author | : Juan Lalaguna |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Historic sites |
ISBN | : 9780900075834 |
Author | : Lucy McCauley |
Publisher | : Travelers' Tales |
Total Pages | : 466 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781885211781 |
What's it like to be there? "Travellers' Tales" gives the best possible answer through the true stories of other travelers. Journey into Spain with some of the world's best writers, and discover a country of heightened senses, bougainvillea blossoming in crimson and orange, and air pungent with sizzling olive oil. A sensuous journey into a land of mystery and beauty.
Author | : William D. Phillips, Jr |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 363 |
Release | : 2010-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0521607213 |
Engaging history of the rich cultural, social and political life of Spain from prehistoric times to the present.
Author | : H. V. Livermore |
Publisher | : Boydell Press |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9781843830634 |
An historical guide to Portugal which both describes and accounts for what the visitor might see and experience in this often-spellbinding country. Portugal, the 'ancient ally', is a country easily accessible, with an enviable climate, welcoming inhabitants and famous beaches. English and Spanish apart, Portuguese is more widely spoken than any other European tongue. This historical guide draws on personal experiences ranging from a residence of three years to regular visits since 1936. It combines introductory chapters on eight centuries of nationhood, and sections on the Roman and Islamic past, architecture, painting, music and birds, with visits to the great cities of Lisbon and Oporto, and to the country's varied regions. The author's aim is not merely to describe; rather to account for the emergence of what the visitor may expect to see. He avoids jargon, preferring clarity and moderation - although permitting himself an occasional expression of saudade (the nostalgia for Portugal which haunts all who have loved this land). Harold Livermorestudied in Portugal in 1937 and taught there, in Cambridge and in Canada. He was educational director of the Luso-Brazilian Council in London and is a member of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences and of the Portuguese Academy of History. His first 'History of Portugal' was awarded the CamSes Prize and was followed by a 'New History' and a 'Shorter History'. He has also published a history of Spain and an account of the medieval origins of both countries. A selection of his articles, 'Essays on History and Literature', appeared in 2000.
Author | : Richard Ford |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 526 |
Release | : 1845 |
Genre | : History |
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Author | : Richard Ford |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 584 |
Release | : 1845 |
Genre | : Spain |
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