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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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Perfect...beautifully written, with charm and adventure.--Martin Litvin "Hispanic Times " Insightful.--Victor Block "Washington Times " Gilmour is an elegant writer who wears his learning lightly...I stagger at the breadth of this book.--Raymond Carr "The Spectator " Insightful.--Victor Block "The Washington Times "
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By concentrating on its major cities - both past and present -David Gilmour has produced a unique and intimate history of Spain itself. 'The perfect companion piece for any traveller in Spain' Financial Times 'Gilmour's book simply asks to be taken out and . . read whenever you arrive in a particular city. He is always rewarding of the character o f a place ' Guardian. . .
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- PublisherPimlico
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 071266078X
- ISBN 13 9780712660785
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
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