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Queen of the Sea|Barry Hatton

Queen of the Sea : A History of Lisbon

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Overview

Lisbon's charm is legendary, but its vibrant 2,000-year history is not widely known, from its Roman legacy to its centuries under Moorish rule. Its journey from port town to Portugal's capital was not always smooth sailing--in 1755 the city was devastated by the largest earthquake ever to strike modern Europe, followed by a catastrophic tsunami and a six-day inferno that turned sand to glass.
Barry Hatton unearths these forgotten memories in a vivid account of Lisbon's colourful past and present, bringing to life the 1147 siege during the Iberian reconquista, the assassination of the king, the founding of a republic and the darkness of a modern dictatorship. He reveals the rich, international heritage of Portugal's metropolis--the gateway to the Atlantic and the unrivalled Queen of the Sea.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781849049979
  • ISBN-10: 1849049971
  • Publisher: Hurst & Co.
  • Publish Date: December 2018
  • Dimensions: 7.95 x 5.63 x 1.07 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.9 pounds
  • Page Count: 256

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