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Queen of the sea
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- Book Synopsis
- 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.
- About The Author
- Barry Hatton has been a British foreign correspondent in Lisbon for three decades. His previous book is 'The Portuguese: A Modern History'.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781849049979
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Hurst & Company, (12 July 2018)
- Number of Pages
- 280
- Weight
- 440 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 138 x 28 mm
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