The lives and mutually supportive friendship of Queen Ena (Victoria Eugenia), consort of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, and her cousin Bee, Infanta Beatrice, wife of his cousin Infante Alfonso, set to a background of bitter court intrigues during the unsettled monarchical and then republican era of a country in which divisions led to civil war.
Guidebook to walks and multi-day treks in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Spain's Andalucia. The 38 routes include the highest point of continental Spain, Mulhacen, and take in villages including Trevelez, Lanjaron and Capileira. Includes main ridge traverses, high mountain scrambles and a Spanish Three Peaks challenge.
This first English-language guide describes the best
mountain and coastal walking near Tortosa, Southern
Catalunya, Spain, in the Parc Natural dels Ports, on the
Cardo and Montsia massifs and along the coast, all easily
accessible from Barcelona, Valencia and Reus. 30 idyllic
winter walking routes for walkers of all experience and
abilities ......
Forgery, Theft, and Sainthood in the Seventeenth Century
On the night of March 18, 1655, two Spanish friars broke into a church to steal the bones of the founder of their religious institution, the Order of the Most Holy Trinity. This book investigates this little-known incident of relic theft and the lengthy legal case that followed, together with the larger questions that surround the remains of ......
This pocket-sized travel guide to Menorca is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions likeBinibeca Vell, Naveta d'es Tudons, Es Mercadal, as well as hidden gems, including Bastio de Sa Font and Torre d'en Gaumes. Our Menorca guide book will save ......
From Santiago de Compostela in the north-west to Granada in the south-east via Madrid in the centre, Enchanting Spain reveals the fascinating breadth and depth of this exuberant country.
The secrets of Gaudi and the Sagrada Familia, a taxi-ride in the nude, a fantastic model railway network below the central station, a mysterious hand, an extraordinary dissection hall, an unsuspected anti-aircraft shelter, a deadly kiss, a museum in the back shop, some very special toilets, romance in love hotels or helicopters, ants and scorpions ......
This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Northern Spain and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style ......
This pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around Valencia. It covers top attractions like Miguelete Tower, Barrio del Carmen, Las Fallas, and Torres de Serranos. This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating Valencia. This title has been ......
