Author: Albert Frederick Calvert
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Madrid is but a nursling among the cities of Spain. Marius Fulvius laid siege to Toledo nearly two centuries before the birth of Christ, and it is not until a thousand years later that we find the first historical mention of Madrid. Despite the flattering and dignified official epithets that have been bestowed upon it, Madrid possesses many natural features which militate against its popularity as a residential center; but, despite its isolated and elevated position and the treacherousness of its climate, the city has not deserved the strictures that have been passed upon it by captious and prejudiced critics. For Madrid is a city of broad thoroughfares, magnificent public buildings, and handsome houses; and, since it has been rescued from its geographical remoteness by being made the center of the Spanish railway system, it has become one of the most accessible and prosperous capitals of Europe. In devoting a book to a historical and descriptive account of Madrid, the author is not only fulfilling a duty which could not be neglected in any serious attempt to make this Spanish Series useful and comprehensive but he is also inspired with a hope of being able to dissipate many of the erroneous and defamatory impressions that are current with regard to the Spanish capital. He has approached the task from the standpoint of a resident writing for visitors to the city. The Spanish metropolis is modern; it is imbued with the principles of modern progress; and while one never ceases to rejoice in the unfaltering, unchanging adherence to an immemorial past, characteristic of Toledo, one may feel an interest, equally keen and appreciative, in the spirit of new Spain which is to be found in Madrid.
Madrid: an historical description and handbook of the Spanish capital
Author: Albert Frederick Calvert
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Madrid is but a nursling among the cities of Spain. Marius Fulvius laid siege to Toledo nearly two centuries before the birth of Christ, and it is not until a thousand years later that we find the first historical mention of Madrid. Despite the flattering and dignified official epithets that have been bestowed upon it, Madrid possesses many natural features which militate against its popularity as a residential center; but, despite its isolated and elevated position and the treacherousness of its climate, the city has not deserved the strictures that have been passed upon it by captious and prejudiced critics. For Madrid is a city of broad thoroughfares, magnificent public buildings, and handsome houses; and, since it has been rescued from its geographical remoteness by being made the center of the Spanish railway system, it has become one of the most accessible and prosperous capitals of Europe. In devoting a book to a historical and descriptive account of Madrid, the author is not only fulfilling a duty which could not be neglected in any serious attempt to make this Spanish Series useful and comprehensive but he is also inspired with a hope of being able to dissipate many of the erroneous and defamatory impressions that are current with regard to the Spanish capital. He has approached the task from the standpoint of a resident writing for visitors to the city. The Spanish metropolis is modern; it is imbued with the principles of modern progress; and while one never ceases to rejoice in the unfaltering, unchanging adherence to an immemorial past, characteristic of Toledo, one may feel an interest, equally keen and appreciative, in the spirit of new Spain which is to be found in Madrid.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Madrid is but a nursling among the cities of Spain. Marius Fulvius laid siege to Toledo nearly two centuries before the birth of Christ, and it is not until a thousand years later that we find the first historical mention of Madrid. Despite the flattering and dignified official epithets that have been bestowed upon it, Madrid possesses many natural features which militate against its popularity as a residential center; but, despite its isolated and elevated position and the treacherousness of its climate, the city has not deserved the strictures that have been passed upon it by captious and prejudiced critics. For Madrid is a city of broad thoroughfares, magnificent public buildings, and handsome houses; and, since it has been rescued from its geographical remoteness by being made the center of the Spanish railway system, it has become one of the most accessible and prosperous capitals of Europe. In devoting a book to a historical and descriptive account of Madrid, the author is not only fulfilling a duty which could not be neglected in any serious attempt to make this Spanish Series useful and comprehensive but he is also inspired with a hope of being able to dissipate many of the erroneous and defamatory impressions that are current with regard to the Spanish capital. He has approached the task from the standpoint of a resident writing for visitors to the city. The Spanish metropolis is modern; it is imbued with the principles of modern progress; and while one never ceases to rejoice in the unfaltering, unchanging adherence to an immemorial past, characteristic of Toledo, one may feel an interest, equally keen and appreciative, in the spirit of new Spain which is to be found in Madrid.
Madrid
Author: Albert Frederick Calvert
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Spain, an Historical and Descriptive Account of Its Architecture, Landscape and Arts
Author: Albert Frederick Calvert
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
The Treasury of Geography, Physical, Historical, Descriptive, and Political: Containing a Succinct Account of Every Country in the World
Author: William Hughes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 992
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 992
Book Description
Madrid
Author: Albert Frederick 1872-1946 Calvert
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781371254209
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 766
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781371254209
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 766
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A History of Spain
Author: Charles Edward Chapman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spain
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spain
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
The Treasury of Geography
Author: William Hughes
Publisher: London : Longmans, Green
ISBN:
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 990
Book Description
Publisher: London : Longmans, Green
ISBN:
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 990
Book Description
Leon, Burgos and Salamanca: a historical and descriptive account
Author: Albert Frederick Calvert
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
"Leon, Burgos and Salamanca: a historical and descriptive account" by Albert Frederick Calvert. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
"Leon, Burgos and Salamanca: a historical and descriptive account" by Albert Frederick Calvert. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
MADRID AN HISTORICAL DESCRIPTI
Author: Albert Frederick 1872-1946 Calvert
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781371994075
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781371994075
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
A Descriptive and Historical Catalogue of the Collection of Pictures and Sculpture at Apsley House, London
Author: Apsley House, London
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description