Spain Revisited V1

von Alexander Slidell Mackenzie

380 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Spain Revisited V1 is a book written by Alexander Slidell Mackenzie, an American naval officer and writer who visited Spain in the mid-19th century. The book is a detailed account of his travels through the country, including his observations of the people, culture, and history of Spain.The first volume of Spain Revisited covers Mackenzie's travels through the northern regions of Spain, including Galicia, Asturias, and the Basque Country. He describes the landscape, architecture, and customs of these regions, as well as the political and social conditions of the time.Mackenzie also provides insights into the history of Spain, including its Roman and Moorish influences, the Spanish Inquisition, and the country's struggles with foreign invaders such as Napoleon's army.Throughout the book, Mackenzie's writing is vivid and engaging, providing readers with a sense of the sights, sounds, and experiences of his travels. His observations of the people and culture of Spain are particularly insightful, offering a unique perspective on a country that was still largely unknown to Americans at the time.Overall, Spain Revisited V1 is a fascinating travelogue and historical document that provides readers with a rich and detailed portrait of Spain in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781432688295
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC