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Madrid : A Cultural History
Overview
Planted by royal whim in a harsh, sun-drenched tableland, Madrid flaunts its distinctive Spanish identity as the most vibrant of Europe's capitals. The author explores the chaotic jumble of a city--a court by turns austere and ostentatious. In squares, parks, streets and monuments old and new, she tracks town aristocrats and artisans, servants and chancers who bred a unique urban culture combining deference and insolence, conformity and flair. Maps and illustrations.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781566563680
- ISBN-10: 1566563682
- Publisher: Interlink Books
- Publish Date: February 2001
- Dimensions: 8.14 x 5.24 x 0.72 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.63 pounds
- Page Count: 256
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