Spain category: 3192 books
Lost In Spain
Misadventures in a Mediterranean Country
Language: English
Release Date: January 20, 2014
Accounts of everyday Spanish life and very recent history with a touch of humour, seen through the eyes of a British writer after 20 years living in the country. Feel the culture shock as a Northern European comes to grips with Spanish queues, driving, red tape, Spanish fiestas and siestas, regional...
by Erica Woods
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2013
(approx. 370 pages)
Our illustrated travel guide features of the best information from an experienced traveler as well as other local resources. It's just what you need to help you to plan your trip in advance and to accompany you on-the-ground.
Finding Internet...
Let's Go Spain, Portugal & Morocco
The Student Travel Guide
Language: English
Release Date: December 28, 2010
Let’s Go's intrepid student researchers have canvassed the diverse landscapes of these three countries to bring travelers the scoop on Spain’s best back-alley botegas, Portugal’s tastiest bacalhau dishes, and how to barter like a local in Morocco. With extensive coverage of everything from bullfighters...
by Andy Symington
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2017
Vital, vivid and engaging, this cluster of ancient kingdoms is home Gothic cathedrals, stunning mountain ranges, charming seaside towns and buzzing cities. From sampling fresh seafood and delicious cider to walking the medieval pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela, Footprint's Northern Spain Handbook...
by George Carpenter
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2015
Bilbao is the capital of Vizcaya province in the Basque Country in northern Spain. The city is set on the Nervión river and benefits from a milder climate than in most other regions of Spain. Temperatures rarely fall below freezing in wintertime or rise over 34ºC in summertime. ...
by Kelly Lipscomb
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2012
In this guide, a resident of Spain delves into every part of the Balearic Islands. He tells of the history and culture, and provides innumerable useful traveling tips. Everything is explored - the cities, the parks, the islands, the mountains, the foods. There is an extensive introduction to the whole...
Zaragoza, Spain Travel Guide
Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2015
Zaragoza is one of the most picturesque cities in north-eastern Spain yet this historic city has often been overshadowed by Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. The city is situated on the banks of the River Ebro amidst beautiful greenery, mountains, and historic architecture. With a known history of...
Admiration and Awe
Morisco Buildings and Identity Negotiations in Early Modern Spanish Historiography
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2017
This book offers the first systematic analysis of the cultural and religious appropriation of Andalusian architecture by Spanish historians during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. To date this process of Christian appropriation has generally been discussed as a phenomenon of architectural...
by Karen Paterson
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2015
Málaga is well known by tourists as the gateway city for holidays on the Costa Del Sol in southern Spain. Many visitors rush through the airport and exit the city quickly on their way to the popular beach resorts and never give Málaga more than a quick look. But Málaga is a lively,...
Imperial Lyric
New Poetry and New Subjects in Early Modern Spain
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2009
Present scholarly conversations about early European and global modernity have yet to acknowledge fully the significance of Spain and Spanish cultural production. Poetry and ideology in early modern Spain form the backdrop for Imperial Lyric, which seeks to address this shortcoming. Based on readings...
Homage to al-Andalus
The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2008
The Iberian Peninsula was conquered by Islamic forces in 711 AD and the Islamic presence continued in this part of Europe for 900 years. This presence left an indelible stamp in Spain and Portugal, like the wonders of the Alhambra and the Great Mosque of Córdoba. Its legacy also extends to the rich...
Barcelona and Madrid
Social Networks of the Avant-Garde
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2012
For hundreds of years, Barcelona and Madrid have shared a deep rivalry. Throughout history, they have competed in practically every aspect of social life, sport, politics, and culture. While competition between cities is commonplace in many nations around the world, in the case of Barcelona and Madrid...
by Michelle Jellen
Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 2005
Elena is lost in the shuffle between her three overachieving siblings. But now that she’s on her own for a whole semester, she intends to keep the spotlight on herself—and Spain is just the place to do it. Once she starts living it up in tapas bars, lying out on the beach (even though it’s November),...
Speak Spanish in Spain
For British Beginners
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2014
This book is intended to be a basic introduction to the Spanish language for beginners who plan to live or travel in Spain. It is also designed especially for people from the U.K., although it could be appreciated and useful to English speakers from any country. It could also be very useful to learners...