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OverviewA vivid portrait of Madrid--ideal for the cultured tourist or armchair traveler. Hugh Thomas, best known for his authoritative analysis of the Spanish Civil War, has chosen from diaries, letters, memoirs and novels ranging across five centuries of Madrid's history. The anthology brilliantly evokes the drama and personalities of the past by drawing on eyewitness accounts and commentaries from both visitors and inhabitants including Beaumarchais, Beckford, Alexandre Dumas, Goya, Victor Hugo, Hemingway, Napoleon and scores of others. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Hugh ThomasPublisher: Interlink Publishing Group, Inc Imprint: Interlink Books Dimensions: Width: 12.40cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.386kg ISBN: 9781623716684ISBN 10: 1623716683 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 17 September 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""A fascinating companion."" ""All the essential spirit of Madrid - somber, aristocratic and tinged with violence."" ""Ideal for the cultured tourist . . . a vivid portrait."" ""Outstanding . . . a tour de force.""" ""A fascinating companion."" ""All the essential spirit of Madrid - somber, aristocratic and tinged with violence."" ""Ideal for the cultured tourist . . . a vivid portrait."" ""Outstanding . . . a tour de force."" Author InformationHugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War is considered a classic work. His other books include a study of Goya's painting 2 May 1808, The Cuban Revolution, An Unfinished History of the World, Armed Truce, and The Conquest of Mexico. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |