Cities Of Spain - Softcover
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Unlike France and England, Spain has not been dominated by its capital, and the focus of its history shifts from city to city over the centuries, illuminating different features of the country's past. Toledo, Cordoba, Seville and Madrid have at various times managed to establish a political and cultural supremacy, Cadiz and Barcelona dominated the economy in the 18th and 19th centuries. Salanca housed one of the great universities of medieval Europe while Santiago became the second religious centre of Christendom. In CITIES OF SPAIN David Gilmour takes us on a journey from Visigothic kingdom and the Cordoban caliphate to the Madrid of today. The portrait of these cities both now and in the heyday reveal both their spirit and their significance, and allowed the reader an intimate view of one of Europe's most fascinating and intriguing countries.
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‘On every page I am staggered at the breath of David Gilmour’s historical and cultural reference. He is an elegant writer who wears his learning lightly. He is in the great tradition of Richard Ford, George Borrow, Gerald Brenan and V.S. Pritchett. Anyone who fails to take this book on a visit to Spain would be an ass, guilty of a self inflicted cultural wound.’ Raymond Carr, Spectator
Unlike France and England, Spain has not been dominated by its capital, and the focus of its history shifts from city to city over the centuries, illuminating different features of the country’s past.
David Gilmour Is the perfect guide to these cities – both now and in their heyday. He reveals their essential character and importance and, in doing so, he provides a brilliant portrait of Spain itself.
‘Gilmour’s book simply asks to be taken out and read whenever you arrive in a particular city. He is always rewarding.’ Guardian
‘Full of evocative, off-beat information... It is the book I shall take with me next time I go to Spain.’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Reasoned, sensible, civilized, endlessly well-informed... Every sensible and serious traveler should have one.’ Scotsman
Unlike France and England, Spain has not been dominated by its capital, and the focus of its history shifts from city to city over the centuries, illuminating different features of the country’s past.
David Gilmour Is the perfect guide to these cities – both now and in their heyday. He reveals their essential character and importance and, in doing so, he provides a brilliant portrait of Spain itself.
‘Gilmour’s book simply asks to be taken out and read whenever you arrive in a particular city. He is always rewarding.’ Guardian
‘Full of evocative, off-beat information... It is the book I shall take with me next time I go to Spain.’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Reasoned, sensible, civilized, endlessly well-informed... Every sensible and serious traveler should have one.’ Scotsman
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- VerlagPimlico
- Erscheinungsdatum1994
- ISBN 10 071266078X
- ISBN 13 9780712660785
- EinbandTapa blanda
- Anzahl der Seiten224
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Cities Of Spain
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Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, London
(1994)
ISBN 10: 071266078X
ISBN 13: 9780712660785
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Buchbeschreibung Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Unlike France and England, Spain has not been dominated by its capital, and the focus of its history shifts from city to city over the centuries, illuminating different features of the country's past. Toledo, Cordoba, Seville and Madrid have at various times managed to establish a political and cultural supremacy, Cadiz and Barcelona dominated the economy in the 18th and 19th centuries. Salanca housed one of the great universities of medieval Europe while Santiago became the second religious centre of Christendom. In CITIES OF SPAIN David Gilmour takes us on a journey from Visigothic kingdom and the Cordoban caliphate to the Madrid of today. The portrait of these cities both now and in the heyday reveal both their spirit and their significance, and allowed the reader an intimate view of one of Europe's most fascinating and intriguing countries. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR003690937
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