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Book SynopsisSpain's top city for tourism, Madrid attracts more than six million visitors a year. Helen Crisp and Jules Stewart relate the story of a city and its people through the centuries, while their carefully curated listings give a nod to well-known attractions and sights, as well as hidden gems. Spain's art capital, with its `Golden Triangle' of museums and myriad art galleries, Madrid is also a city of dazzling nightlife, with a profusion of cafes and bars. This is the story of a vibrant, energetic city, one that remains an enigma to many outsiders.
Trade Review"There is no better guide to Madrid. A treasure trove of fascinating anecdotes and details, not to be missed."--Jason Webster, author of Violencia: A New History of Spain "This is now my favorite guidebook to a city I love. It is impressively knowledgeable and well-researched. A joy to read! Crisp and Stewart have beautifully captured the essence of the city."--Ainhoa Paredes, journalist and London correspondent for Spanish TV channel Telecinco
Table of ContentsPrologue HISTORY 1 Magerit Becomes Madrid 2 The Golden Age Of Empire And Literature 3 City Of Enlightenment 4 Bourbon Farewell And Return 5 Madrid Comes Of Age 6 City Under Siege 7 We Go Movida Along 8 Madrid Gets A Facelift THE CITY TODAY 'Squares' Fiestas and Processions Cafe Society Football Madness Theatre Markets Picture this Look up Man of La Mancha Specialist Shops LISTINGS References Chronology Suggested Reading and Viewing Index
