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A Late Dinner: Discovering the Food of Spain
by Paul Richardson

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From critically acclaimed food and travel writer Richardson comes this vivid, evocative, and often humorous journey through Spain and Spanish cuisine.... (read more)
 
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Spain

Ghosts of Spain: Travels Through Spain and Its Silent Past
by Giles Tremlett

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“Part modern social history, part travelogue, Ghosts of Spain is held together by elegant first-person prose…an invaluable book…[that] has become something of a bible for those of us extranjeros who have chosen to live in Spain. A... (read more)
 
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Spanish Civil War

The Battle for Spain: The Spanish Civil War 1936-1939
by Antony Beevor

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The Spanish Civil War is a compelling account of one of the most hard-fought and bitter wars of the twentieth century: a war of atrocities and political genocide that was a military testing ground before the Second World War for the Russians, Italians... (read more)
 
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Basque

The Basque History of the World: The Story of a Nation
by Mark Kurlansky

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From the author of "Cod" comes the illuminating story of an ancient and enigmatic people. Kurlansky's passion for the Basque people and his exuberant eye for detail shine through this fascinating book which blends human stories with economic, literary... (read more)
 
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Ornament of the World: How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain
by Maria Rosa Menocal

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [284]-292) and index.... (read more)
 
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Franco Era

Franco and Hitler: Spain, Germany, and World War II
by Stanley G Payne

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Was Franco sympathetic to Nazi Germany? Why didn't Spain enter World War II? In what ways did Spain collaborate with the Third Reich? How much did Spain assist Jewish refugees? This is the first book in any language to answer these intriguing... (read more)
 
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Travel Writing

Passes: The Art of the Bullfight: Seduction, Deception, Illusion and Truth
by Ricardo B. Sanchez

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In theory, bullfighting is simple; you stand there, and either you move the bull or the bull moves you. The difficulty, however, lies in the execution; the objective is after all, to avoid a brutal confrontation. The matador, standing tall, exhibiting... (read more)
 
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Bullfighting

On Bullfighting
by Kennedy

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An Anchor Books Original <BR>One day, on the brink of despair and contemplating her own mortality, novelist A. L. Kennedy is offered an assignment she can't refuse-an opportunity to travel to Spain and cover a sport that represents the ultimate... (read more)
 
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Portugal

Portuguese Oceanic Expansion, 1400?1800
by Diogo Ramada Curto

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A unique overview of Portuguese oceanic expansion between 1400 and 1800, the essays treat a wide range of subjects - economy and society, politics and institutions, cultural configurations and comparative dimensions - and radically update data and... (read more)
 
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  2. A Late Dinner by Paul Richardson
  3. Driving Over Lemons by Chris Stewart
  4. It's Not about the Tapas by Polly Evans
  5. Let's Go by Laura Gordon
  6. Iberia by James A. Michener
  7. The Basque History of the World by Mark Kurlansky
  8. Spain (Lonely Planet Spain) by Damien Simonis
  9. The Battle for Spain by Antony Beevor
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Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and the Defeat of the Moors Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and the Defeat of the Moors
by James Reston

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From historian James Reston, Jr., comes a riveting account of the pivotal events of 1492, a year when towering political ambitions, horrific religious excesses, and a drive toward adventure and conquest changed the world forever.   The Dogs of God... (read more)
 
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Buried Mirror : Reflections on Spain and the New World (92 Edition) Buried Mirror : Reflections on Spain and the New World (92 Edition)
by Carlos Fuentes

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As the Los Angeles Times said: "Drawing expertly on five centuries of the cultural history of Europe and the Americas, Fuentes seeks to capture the spirit of the new, vibrant, and enduring civilization [in the New World] that began in Spain." Fuentes's... (read more)
 
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Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Spain (Vintage Departures)
by Chris Stewart

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Driving Over Lemons is the contagiously entertaining account of one couple's beginning a new life as they turn a rundown peasant farm in southern Spain into a home. When Chris Stewart first sees El Valero, he's willing to overlook its lack of electricity,... (read more)
 
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Rick Steves' Spain (Rick Steves' Spain)
by Rick Steves

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From Barcelona to Granada, Gibraltar, and Morocco, this updated handbook reveals the best of everything Spain has to offer--including tapas, bar-hopping, and cathedral visits--economically and hassle-free.... (read more)
 
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Iberia
by James A Michener

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"Massive, beautiful...Unquestionably some of the best writing on Spain...The best that Mr. Michener has ever done on any subject...Stunning...Memorable." THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Here, in the fresh, vivid prose that is James Michener's trademark,... (read more)
 
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Let's Go: Spain & Portugal (Let's Go: Spain & Portugal)
by Lets Go Inc

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Packed with travel information, including listings, deals, and insider tips: CANDID LISTINGS of hundreds of places to eat, sleep, drink, and dance. RELIABLE MAPS of hot nightlife in Ibiza and classic cathedrals in Leon. QUIRKY FINDS, from Portuguese... (read more)
 
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It's Not about the Tapas: A Spanish Adventure on Two Wheels
by Polly Evans

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In this funny and irreverent account, Evans describes her voyage of discovery around Spain--on a bicycle. From the thigh-burning ascents of the Pyrenees to the relentless olive groves of Andalusia, she found more adventure than she bargained for.... (read more)
 
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Spain (Lonely Planet Spain)
by Damien Simonis

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This bestselling travel series includes five resident authors from Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Andalucia who have produced a comprehensive guide to one of the most widely traveled countries in Europe.... (read more)
 
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