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  • Spain From Within

    by Rafael Shaw ...
    The relations between rich and poor, between rulers and ruled, between employers and employed, in Spain are peculiar and not easy to understand. The immediate dependents of a well-to-do family are allowed a freedom of manner and intercourse which is incomprehensible to English exclusiveness, and a sense of responsibility for their dependents, and especially for those who have rendered long ... Read more

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  • Spain Unveiled: 8 Classic Books on Spain's Culture and Beauty

    Valladolid, Oviedo, Segovia, Zamora, Avila & Zaragoza, Galicia, the Switzerland of Spain, Things Seen in Spain, etc.

    Spain Unveiled: 8 Classic Books on Spain's Culture and Beauty is a sweeping collection that offers a panoramic view of Spain's rich cultural tapestry and breathtaking landscapes. This anthology masterfully compiles a range of literary styles, from lyrical travel narratives to incisive socio-cultural analyses, providing readers with an intricate portrait of Spanish heritage. Each contribution ... Read more

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  • Spain from Within

    Journey into the Heart of Spain: A Literary Exploration of Culture, History, and Landscape

    by Rafael Shaw ...
    In "Spain from Within," Rafael Shaw presents a compelling exploration of Spanish culture, history, and society through a deeply personal lens. Skillfully weaving together narrative non-fiction with vivid storytelling, Shaw captures the essence of Spain's diverse regions and their unique identities. The work is enriched by rich descriptions and insightful analyses, placing it within a critical ... Read more

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  • Spanish Travels, Volume 1

    I've always been a fan of nineteenth-century travel narratives in English. They make comparisons that reveal more about England or the US than they do about the country visited. They don't avoid showing their awe or their disgust. They're resolutely opinionated and unabashedly judgmental. In other words, their perspective makes the book. In spite of all that, someone reading these narratives today ... Read more

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  • Walk with Me Through the City of Malaga

    by Brian Jones ...
    Series series Footsteps Guides
    This ebook is an updated and fully revised version of the author's popular printed book - Footsteps through the City of Malaga. In Part 1 the ebook guides readers along three circular walks within the heart of the city of Malaga, linking together all the main points of interest. It lets readers focus on looking at the city rather than puzzling over street maps and wondering which routes to take. ... Read more

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  • Imperial Spain 1469-1716

    by J. H Elliott ...
    The story of Spain's rise to greatness from its humble beginnings as one of the poorest and most marginal of European countries is a remarkable and dramatic one. With the marriage of Ferdinand & Isabella, the final expulsion of the Moslems and the discovery of America, Spain took on a seemingly unstoppable dynamism that made it into the world's first global power. This amazing success however ... Read more

    $14.59 USD

  • A Traveler's Tale

    The story begins with Jonathan, a weary traveler burdened by the monotony of life, who decides to leave everything behind and embark on an unplanned journey across distant lands. With only a journal in hand and the open road ahead, Jonathan ventures through bustling cities, serene countrysides, and ancient ruins, capturing every moment in words and sketches.Along the way, he meets a series of ... Read more

    $10.79 USD

  • A Divided Kingdom

    The Spanish Monarchy from Isabel to Juan Carlos

    by John Kiste ...
    There is little available on the dramatic and colourful history of the Spanish monarchy. Experienced author and historian John Van der Kiste provides a readable and anecdotal look at one of the key European dynasties from the nineteenth century to the present. He begins with the wayward, ill-educated Isabella II, who was forced to marry her nephew. During much of her reign power was in the hands ... Read more

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  • Hidden Corners: Personal Stories From The City

    ### **Hidden Corners: Personal Stories from the City***Hidden Corners: Personal Stories from the City* unveils heartfelt and profound stories from the hidden corners of the city, where every street and alley holds secrets, memories, and untold lives. This novel takes readers on a journey through bustling streets and quiet nooks, where people from all walks of life meet, share, and overcome the ups ... Read more

    $10.29 USD

  • A Concise History of Portugal

    Series series Cambridge Concise Histories
    This concise, illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the people and culture of the country, its empire, and to its search for economic modernisation, political stability and international partnership. The book studies the effects of the vast wealth mined from Portuguese Brazil, the growth of the wine trade, and the evolution of international ties. The Portuguese Revolution of ... Read more

    $25.49 USD

  • Madrid

    A Traveller's Reader

    by Hugh Thomas ...
    Series series Traveller's Reader
    The charm of Madrid is elusive, but for those who know how to find it, Madrid has magic. Its magic can be found in the shadow cast over the present by the past. In this Traveller's Reader, a city that was once the seat of power for perhaps the most ambitious political enterprise the western world had seen since the fall of Rome, the Spanish Empire, is brought to life in vivid diaries, letters, ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • THE SPANISH LABYRINTH

    An Account of the Social and Political Background of the Civil War

    by Gerald Brenan ...
    Written during the Spanish Civil War, published in 1943, revised in 1950 and republished in paperback in1960, The Spanish Labyrinth assesses the social and political background of the war, not the war itself. Brenan—a middle class, liberal, Anglo-Irish expatriate who lived in Spain from 1919 until 1936, returning in 1953 — wrote comprehensively about the political and religious divisions in Spain ... Read more

    $6.82 USD