La Ciudad de Jaca (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

0259777420 / 9780259777427

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Print on Demand. This book uncovers the rich history of the city of Jaca in the province of Huesca, Spain, from the very beginning, focusing particularly on its monumental cathedral. It offers a fascinating journey starting from its origins as a refuge for Christians fleeing Muslim domination in the 8th century through its role as the capital of the eponymous county and finally its transformation into an important kingdom in the High Middle Ages. As the cradle of the Reconquista, Jaca preserves the unique architectural heritage of that era, visible both in the city's historic quarter and the stunning Romanesque cathedral and cloister. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the artistic styles and influences that shaped this sacred space, from its early Romanesque origins to the Gothic and Renaissance additions. The author also discusses the city's secular monuments, including the Town Hall and the Diocesan Museum, revealing the historical richness embedded within Jaca's urban fabric. Through a captivating exploration of Jaca's artistic and architectural treasures, this book offers a profound understanding of the city's prominent role in the cultural development of the region and the evolution of the artistic styles that defined Western Europe's medieval period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
La Ciudad de Jaca (Classic Reprint)
Author
Ricardo del Arco
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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New
Book Type
print-on-demand item
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Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0259777420
ISBN 13
9780259777427
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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