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The Anatomy of a Moment: Thirty-Five Minutes in History and Imagination by Javier Cercas Publisher Comments In February 1981, Spain was still emerging from Franco's shadow, holding a democratic vote for the new prime minister. On the day of the vote in Parliament, while the session was being filmed by TV cameras, a band of right-wing soldiers burst in with... (read more) Your price: $18.00 New - Trade Paper 
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The Ornament of the World: How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain by Maria Rosa Menocal Publisher Comments This enthralling history, widely hailed as a revelation of a "lost" golden age, brings to vivid life the rich and thriving culture of "al-Andalus, " the kingdom in medieval Spain where, for more than seven centuries, Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Moment of War (91 Edition) by Laurie Lee Synopsis In this gripping, poignant memoir--a #1 bestseller in the United Kingdom--Laurie Lee returns to the scene of his wartime coming of age, portraying the death of a young man's idealism. "For anyone who wants to understand what war is actually like... (read more) List Price $11.95 Your price: $7.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Lisbon: War in the Shadows of the City of Light, 1939-1945 by Neill Lochery Publisher Comments Lisbon had a pivotal role in the history of World War II, though not a gun was fired there. The only European city in which both the Allies and the Axis power operated openly, it was temporary home to much of Europes exiled royalty, over one million... (read more) List Price $27.99 Your price: $19.50 Used - Hardcover
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Rick Steves' Snapshot Sevilla, Granada & Southern Spain (Rick Steves' Snapshot Sevilla, Granada & Southern Spain) by Rick Steves Synopsis You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Sevilla, Granada, and Southern Spain. In this 238-page compact guide, Rick Steves covers the best of Granada, Sevilla, Córdoba, Andalucía, and... (read more) Your price: $12.95 New - Trade Paper
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Rick Steves' Snapshot Madrid & Toledo (Rick Steves' Snapshot Madrid & Toledo) by Rick Steves Synopsis You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Madrid and Toledo. In this 138-page compact guide, Rick Steves covers the best of Madrid and Toledo, including tips on arrival, orientation, and transportation. In... (read more) List Price $8.95 Your price: $4.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Lonely Planet Portugal (Lonely Planet Portugal) by Regis St. Louis Publisher Comments "A land of craggy cliff-top castles and enchanting cities blending medieval and modern, Portugal also means soulful fado, fantastic seafood and glittering beaches ripe for exploring." - Regis St. Louis, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our... (read more) Your price: $23.99 New - Trade Paper
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Spain, Europe & the Wider World, 1500-1800 by John H Elliott Publisher Comments When J. H. Elliott published Spain and Its World, 1500–1700 some twenty years ago, one of many enthusiasts declared, “For anyone interested in the history of empire, of Europe and of Spain, here is a book to keep within reach, to read, to study... (read more) List Price $38.00 Your price: $25.00 Sale - Hardcover
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The Disinherited: Exile and the Making of Spanish Culture, 1492-1975 by Henry Arthur Francis Kamen Publisher Comments Few would doubt that Spain has for several centuries made a huge contribution to Europe's culture. We all carry in our heads a seductive picture of what Spain stands for: its music, painting, buildings, and history. But what we do not understand is how... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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