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Published by Interlink Books
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About The Book
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.
Product Details
- Publisher: Interlink Books (September 1, 2013)
- Length: 352 pages
- ISBN13: 9781566565912
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“All the essential spirit of Madrid – somber, aristocratic and tinged with violence.”
“Outstanding . . . a tour de force.”
“A fascinating companion.”
"Ideal for the cultured tourist . . . a vivid portrait."
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