Queen of the Sea - A History of Lisbon (Paperback)

Lisbon's charm is legendary, but its vibrant 2,000-year history is not widely known, from its Roman legacy to its centuries under Moorish rule. Its journey from port town to Portugal's capital was not always smooth sailing-in 1755 the city was devastated by the largest earthquake ever to strike modern Europe, followed by a catastrophic tsunami and a six-day inferno that turned sand to glass. Barry Hatton unearths these forgotten memories in a vivid account of Lisbon's colourful past and present, bringing to life the 1147 siege during the Iberian reconquista, the assassination of the king, the founding of a republic and the darkness of a modern dictatorship. He reveals the rich, international heritage of Portugal's metropolis-the gateway to the Atlantic and the unrivalled Queen of the Sea.

General

Imprint:	C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2018
Authors:	Barry Hatton
Dimensions:	216 x 142 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-1-84904-997-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > General Books > History > European history > General Books > Travel > Travel writing > General
LSN:	1-84904-997-1
Barcode:	9781849049979

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