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9781440047022: John L. Stoddard's Lectures, Vol. 5 of 10 (Classic Reprint)

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Explore Moorish Spain through vivid scenes of the Alhambra and Granada, and travel through a world of color, history, and atmosphere.

This travel classic brings the wonders of the Alhambra to life, showing how Moorish art reshaped architecture with delicate marble columns, intricate carvings, and a famed fountain in the Court of the Lions. It blends careful observation with the storyteller’s sense of place, inviting readers to see Spain’s southern palace as a living mosaic of history and beauty.

Across pages that roam from the Alhambra’s jewel-like courtyards to the high Pyrenees, you’ll encounter grounded reflections on how dynastic politics, legend, and landscape shaped a people and their ruins. The narrative moves from Granada’s towers to the Rock of Gibraltar, weaving cultural detail with personal impressions and a deep sense of place.

A detailed look at the Court of the Lions, its alabaster fountain, and the surrounding galleries.
Explanations of Moorish architecture and how it differs from northern Gothic styles.
Vivid scenes of Granada’s fall, Boabdil, and the lasting memories tied to Spain’s Moorish era.
Travel impressions of caves, baths, and mountain passes that frame the geography and history.

Ideal for readers who enjoy travel writing that blends scenery, culture, and history, and for anyone curious about Moorish Spain and the Alhambra.

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Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440047022
ISBN 13: 9781440047022
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Nombre de pages: 374
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