"There is no better guide to Madrid. A treasure trove of fascinating anecdotes and details, not to be missed."--Jason Webster, author of Violencia: A New History of Spain "This is now my favorite guidebook to a city I love. It is impressively knowledgeable and well-researched. A joy to read! Crisp and Stewart have beautifully captured the essence of the city."--Ainhoa Paredes, journalist and London correspondent for Spanish TV channel Telecinco

Spain's top city for tourism, Madrid attracts more than six million visitors a year. Helen Crisp and Jules Stewart relate the story of a city and its people through the centuries, while their carefully curated listings give a nod to well-known attractions and sights, as well as hidden gems. Spain's art capital, with its `Golden Triangle' of museums and myriad art galleries, Madrid is also a city of dazzling nightlife, with a profusion of cafes and bars. This is the story of a vibrant, energetic city, one that remains an enigma to many outsiders.
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An in-depth insight into the history of Madrid, as well as the city today.
Prologue HISTORY 1 Magerit Becomes Madrid 2 The Golden Age Of Empire And Literature 3 City Of Enlightenment 4 Bourbon Farewell And Return 5 Madrid Comes Of Age 6 City Under Siege 7 We Go Movida Along 8 Madrid Gets A Facelift THE CITY TODAY 'Squares' Fiestas and Processions Cafe Society Football Madness Theatre Markets Picture this Look up Man of La Mancha Specialist Shops LISTINGS References Chronology Suggested Reading and Viewing Index
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"There is no better guide to Madrid. A treasure trove of fascinating anecdotes and details, not to be missed."--Jason Webster, author of Violencia: A New History of Spain "This is now my favorite guidebook to a city I love. It is impressively knowledgeable and well-researched. A joy to read! Crisp and Stewart have beautifully captured the essence of the city."--Ainhoa Paredes, journalist and London correspondent for Spanish TV channel Telecinco
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781789142198
Publisert
2021-02-15
Utgiver
Vendor
Reaktion Books
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
248

Biographical note

Helen Crisp (Author) Helen Crisp is a writer and editor in the healthcare field. She has been exploring the hidden corners and backstreets, and the little-known shops, galleries and museums of Madrid for more than 25 years. Jules Stewart (Author) Jules Stewart is a journalist and author of many books including Madrid: The History (2011) and Madrid: A Literary Guide for Travellers (2018).