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This is the tale of Western Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city, a 3,000-year history of war and seafaring, culture and commerce, liberalism and resistance.
Helen Crisp and Jules Stewart offer a vibrant account of Cdiz past and present, from its ancient founding myths to its reinvention as a trendy tourist destination. They illuminate Cdiz's experiences under Roman and Moorish rule; explore its centuries of maritime warfare, from Francis Drake to the Battle of Trafalgar; and probe its role in Spain's 'Golden Age' of empire, when it dominated trade with the New World. As Spain's de facto capital during the Peninsular War, Cdiz also produced Europe's first liberal constitution in 1812. And in 1936, it was the port of entry for Franco's troops, mustered to overthrow the Republic.
Cdiz has excited the passions of travellers for centuries. Lord Byron was enchanted by the ladies of the city, whom he described as 'form'd for all the witching arts of love'. Benjamin Disraeli fell in love with Cdiz in 1830, seeing 'Figaro in every street and Rosita in every balcony'. This beautifully illustrated book, the first to tell the full story of this intriguing and extraordinary city, brings its past to life.
Title: Cdiz
Format: Hardback Book
Release Date: 07 Mar 2025
Author: Helen Crisp
Sku: 3166450
Catalogue No: 9781911723615
Category: History
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