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Madrid A New Biography
For centuries Madrid was an insignificant settlement on the central Iberian plateau. Under Muslim rule, the city was fortified and expanded, but even after the Reconquest it remained secondary to nearby Toledo. Madrid's fortunes changed dramatically in the 16th century, however, becoming the centre of a vast global empire.
Luke Stegemann tells the astonishing story of Madrid's flourishing and its enormous influence around the world. From Cervantes and Quevedo to VelƔzquez and Goya, Spain's capital has been home to some of Europe's most influential artists and thinkers. It provided a vital link between Europe and America and became a hotbed of political dissent, especially during the Spanish Civil War, when the city was at the forefront of the fight against fascism.
Stegemann places Madrid and its inhabitants in a global context, showing how the city, which is fast overtaking Barcelona as a centre of international finance and cultural tourism, has become a melting pot at the heart of Europe and the wider Hispanic world.
- Pages: 485
- Language: English
- Author: Luke Stegemann
- Year: 2024
- MODEL: 9780300276336
Publisher: Yale University Press
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| Language | English |
