Spain, 1001 Sights: An Archaeological and Historical Guide - Softcover

Anderson, James M.

9780919813939: Spain, 1001 Sights: An Archaeological and Historical Guide

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0919813933 ISBN 13: 9780919813939

Publisher: University of Calgary Press, 1991

Spain, 1001 Sights: An Archaeological and Historical Guide is a unique historical and archaeological guidebook to Spain introduces the reader and traveller to the very foundations of the modern state from the earliest period down to medieval Moslem and Christian societies. With its broad scope, classification of monuments and integrated site-based history, the reader is guided to in situ remains, which may be cave paintings, ancient Iberian villages, Celtic castros, Roman villas or necropoli, Paleo-Christian churches, or the remnants of age-old monasteries tucked away in the hills. Here a traveller can select an archaeological and historical theme, easily determine the location of that interest, and then have it related to the country's history. The Iberian peninsula offers much palpable evidence of ancient and unique cultures, often set among absorbing natural surroundings.

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About the Author:

James M. Anderson has lived and worked in Spain and has done considerable research on ancient Hispanic languages and cultures. He has also conducted numerous in-depth tours of the Iberian Peninsula.

Review:

Spain: 1001 Sights is a unique historical and archaeological guidebook to Spain which introduces the traveller to the very foundations of the modern state from the earliest period down to medieval Moslem and Christian societies. With its broad scope, classification of monuments and integrated site-based history, the reader is guided to in situ remains which may be cave paintings, ancient Iberian villages, Celtic castros, Roman villas or necropoli, Paleo-Christian churches, or the remnants of age-old monasteries tucked away in the hills. Here the traveller can select an archaeological and historical theme, easily determine the location of that interest,and then have it related to the country's history. Spain: 1001 Sights is ideal for the armchair traveller or the on-site visitor. -- Midwest Book Review

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