Author: Charles Edward Chapman
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Category : Spain
Languages : en
Pages : 596
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A History of Spain
Author: Charles Edward Chapman
Publisher:
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Category : Spain
Languages : en
Pages : 596
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spain
Languages : en
Pages : 596
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Madrid: an historical description and handbook of the Spanish capital
Author: Albert Frederick Calvert
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Madrid is but a nursling among the cities of Spain. Marius Fulvius laid siege to Toledo nearly two centuries before the birth of Christ, and it is not until a thousand years later that we find the first historical mention of Madrid. Despite the flattering and dignified official epithets that have been bestowed upon it, Madrid possesses many natural features which militate against its popularity as a residential center; but, despite its isolated and elevated position and the treacherousness of its climate, the city has not deserved the strictures that have been passed upon it by captious and prejudiced critics. For Madrid is a city of broad thoroughfares, magnificent public buildings, and handsome houses; and, since it has been rescued from its geographical remoteness by being made the center of the Spanish railway system, it has become one of the most accessible and prosperous capitals of Europe. In devoting a book to a historical and descriptive account of Madrid, the author is not only fulfilling a duty which could not be neglected in any serious attempt to make this Spanish Series useful and comprehensive but he is also inspired with a hope of being able to dissipate many of the erroneous and defamatory impressions that are current with regard to the Spanish capital. He has approached the task from the standpoint of a resident writing for visitors to the city. The Spanish metropolis is modern; it is imbued with the principles of modern progress; and while one never ceases to rejoice in the unfaltering, unchanging adherence to an immemorial past, characteristic of Toledo, one may feel an interest, equally keen and appreciative, in the spirit of new Spain which is to be found in Madrid.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Madrid is but a nursling among the cities of Spain. Marius Fulvius laid siege to Toledo nearly two centuries before the birth of Christ, and it is not until a thousand years later that we find the first historical mention of Madrid. Despite the flattering and dignified official epithets that have been bestowed upon it, Madrid possesses many natural features which militate against its popularity as a residential center; but, despite its isolated and elevated position and the treacherousness of its climate, the city has not deserved the strictures that have been passed upon it by captious and prejudiced critics. For Madrid is a city of broad thoroughfares, magnificent public buildings, and handsome houses; and, since it has been rescued from its geographical remoteness by being made the center of the Spanish railway system, it has become one of the most accessible and prosperous capitals of Europe. In devoting a book to a historical and descriptive account of Madrid, the author is not only fulfilling a duty which could not be neglected in any serious attempt to make this Spanish Series useful and comprehensive but he is also inspired with a hope of being able to dissipate many of the erroneous and defamatory impressions that are current with regard to the Spanish capital. He has approached the task from the standpoint of a resident writing for visitors to the city. The Spanish metropolis is modern; it is imbued with the principles of modern progress; and while one never ceases to rejoice in the unfaltering, unchanging adherence to an immemorial past, characteristic of Toledo, one may feel an interest, equally keen and appreciative, in the spirit of new Spain which is to be found in Madrid.
Spanish Arms and Armour
Author: Albert Frederick Calvert
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Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 518
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Category : Armor
Languages : en
Pages : 518
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Toledo: an historical and descriptive account of the "City of generations"
Author: Albert Frederick Calvert
Publisher: DigiCat
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Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
"Toledo: an historical and descriptive account of the "City of generations" by Albert Frederick Calvert is an early 20th century text meant to describe the city of Toledo. Considered a travel book, this book aimed to guide those who wished to visit the city as well as give those who would never get the chance a description that would make it feel as if they'd already been there.
Publisher: DigiCat
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Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
"Toledo: an historical and descriptive account of the "City of generations" by Albert Frederick Calvert is an early 20th century text meant to describe the city of Toledo. Considered a travel book, this book aimed to guide those who wished to visit the city as well as give those who would never get the chance a description that would make it feel as if they'd already been there.
Leon, Burgos and Salamanca: a historical and descriptive account
Author: Albert Frederick Calvert
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
"Leon, Burgos and Salamanca: a historical and descriptive account" by Albert Frederick Calvert. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
"Leon, Burgos and Salamanca: a historical and descriptive account" by Albert Frederick Calvert. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
History of the royal residences of Windsor Castle, St. James's Palace, Carlton House, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, Buckingham House and Frogmore
Author: William Henry Pyne
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Category : Palaces
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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Category : Palaces
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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The Escorial
Author: Albert Frederick Calvert
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 396
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
A Concise History of Spain
Author: William D. Phillips
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110710971X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
This updated edition traces Spain's history from prehistoric times to the present, focusing particularly on culture, society, politics, and personalities.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110710971X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 469
Book Description
This updated edition traces Spain's history from prehistoric times to the present, focusing particularly on culture, society, politics, and personalities.
Spain in the Age of Exploration, 1492-1819
Author: Chiyo Ishikawa
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803225059
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
This publication accompanies an exhibition of approximately 120 works of art and science loaned mostly from the Royal Collection of Spain (Patrimonio Nacional) to the Seattle Art Museum. Featuring the work of such artists as Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Bernini, Vel¾zquez, Murillo, Zubar¾n, and Goya, this publication includesøpaintings, sculpture, tapestries, scientific instruments, maps, armor, books, and documents. Eight essays provide historical context and artistic explication. Chronologically organized, the book charts the evolution of Spanish attitudes toward knowledge, exploration, and faith during three dynasties of Spain?s golden age, when the fervor for scientific and geographical knowledge coexisted with the expansion of empire and promotion of Christianity. The four themes of the exhibition are: The Image of Empire; Spirituality and Worldliness; Encounters across Cultures; Science and the Court. Spain in the Age of Exploration, 1492?1819, presents art and science from one of the most ambitious, magnificent, and complex enterprises in history.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803225059
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
This publication accompanies an exhibition of approximately 120 works of art and science loaned mostly from the Royal Collection of Spain (Patrimonio Nacional) to the Seattle Art Museum. Featuring the work of such artists as Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Bernini, Vel¾zquez, Murillo, Zubar¾n, and Goya, this publication includesøpaintings, sculpture, tapestries, scientific instruments, maps, armor, books, and documents. Eight essays provide historical context and artistic explication. Chronologically organized, the book charts the evolution of Spanish attitudes toward knowledge, exploration, and faith during three dynasties of Spain?s golden age, when the fervor for scientific and geographical knowledge coexisted with the expansion of empire and promotion of Christianity. The four themes of the exhibition are: The Image of Empire; Spirituality and Worldliness; Encounters across Cultures; Science and the Court. Spain in the Age of Exploration, 1492?1819, presents art and science from one of the most ambitious, magnificent, and complex enterprises in history.
The History of the Royal Residences of Windsor Castle, St. Jamesʼs Palace, Carlton House, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, Buckingham House, and Frogmore. By W. H. Pyne. Illustrated by One Hundred Highly Finished and Coloured Engravings, Fac-similes of Original Drawings by the Most Eminent Artists. In Three Volumes. Vol. 1.-3
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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