CITIES OF SPAIN - Softcover
Spanish cities are places of elegance, vitality, romance, and power. In this exquisite book David Gilmour has chosen nine of them—Toledo, Cordoba, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Salamanca, Cadiz, Barcelona, San Sebastian, and Madrid—and has captured their atmosphere and culture in handsome prose. The regions of Spain, Mr. Gilmour points out, have held to a stronger sense of identity than other parts of Europe. Spain's great cities reflect this aspiration toward autonomy and mirror the innumerable paradoxes of Spanish life. Because they have never known the domination of a major capital as in France or England, the roles of the cities have fluctuated with circumstances, each enjoying moments of supremacy. Drawing upon a thorough knowledge of Spanish history, Mr. Gilmour sets authentic scenes and offers enlightening glimpses into the Spanish character. Cities of Spain is not only a chronicle of the nation as seen through its cities; it also provides admirable background for travelers, real or armchair.
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About the Author:
David Gilmour’s most recent book is The Last Leopard, a biography of Giuseppe di Lampedusa which has been highly acclaimed. Mr. Gilmour has also written The Transformation of Spain, Lebanon: The Fractured Country, and The Hungry Generations.
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Gilmour has established his knowledge of Spain and its history in such previous publications as The Transformation of Spain ( LJ 12/85). In this unique addition to travel literature, he turns his attention to the country's cities. Claiming that regional identities in Spain are stronger than in most of Europe, he paints very different pictures of nine intriguing Spanish cities. Gilmour has admittedly chosen only those cities he enjoys and knows well. Readers will travel with him as he skillfully interweaves history with its contemporary remains. Literary in nature, his book is also easily digestible. With its timely publication date--given the Olympic-generated interest in Spain--this volume also provides lasting appeal to both student and traveler. Recommended for most travel or cultural collections.
- Jane Gilliland, formerly with Westminster Coll., New Wilmington, Pa.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Jane Gilliland, formerly with Westminster Coll., New Wilmington, Pa.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherRandom House UK
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 071266078X
- ISBN 13 9780712660785
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
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