02436cam a22003373u 4500 64822 UtSlPG 20260610134509.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11013997 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NA Calvert, Albert Frederick, 1872-1946 The Alhambra : being a brief record of the Arabian conquest of the Peninsula with a particular account of the Mohammedan architecture and decoration Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-03-15 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Alhambra" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a comprehensive exploration of the Alhambra, a palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain, detailing its architectural significance and the historical context of the Arabian conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. The book aims to provide readers with an illustrated souvenir of the Alhambra, showcasing its artistic brilliance and the legacy of Moorish culture in Spain. The opening of "The Alhambra" sets the scene with a Spanish rhyme praising both Seville and Granada. It introduces the book's purpose, revealing the author's intention to create a succinct and visually appealing record of the Alhambra's history and artistry for tourists and enthusiasts alike. Calvert discusses his difficulties in sourcing high-quality illustrations, ultimately relying on both his own photography and contributions from various artists and historians. He emphasizes the merging of visual beauty and historical depth, capturing the allure and enchantment of the Alhambra as a premier symbol of Moorish architecture and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Alhambra (Granada, Spain) Islamic architecture -- Spain Islamic decoration and ornament -- Spain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64822 105645 105645