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100 1 _aCalvert, Albert Frederick,
_d1872-1946
245 1 0 _aLeon, Burgos and Salamanca: a historical and descriptive account
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aThe Spanish series
500 _aRelease date is 2020-09-21
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Leon, Burgos and Salamanca: a historical and descriptive account" by Albert F. Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the historical significance and architectural beauty of the cities of Leon, Burgos, and Salamanca, which are notable for their rich cultural heritage and medieval history. Through its detailed descriptions and illustrations, this work aims to offer readers insights into the monumental glories and historical narratives of these significant Spanish cities. The opening of the work introduces the city of Leon, portraying it as a once-thriving capital that now feels cold and desolate, burdened by its age and the remnants of an illustrious past. Calvert recounts the city's transformation through its various occupations, its role in the Reconquista, and its eventual decline as a political center. He discusses key historical figures and events that shaped Leon, hinting at a complex relationship between the diverse cultures that influenced its development, particularly as a Christian stronghold against Moorish forces. The narrative sets a tone that blends historical and architectural analysis, inviting readers to appreciate the deep-rooted history embodied in the city’s structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArchitecture -- Spain
653 _aLeón (Spain)
653 _aBurgos (Spain)
653 _aSalamanca (Spain)
830 0 _aThe Spanish series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63255
999 _c104079
_d104079