Cultural Atlas of Spain & Portugal

by Robert Stradling and Mary Vincent

Book Overview

This is an exploration into the geography, h istory, archaeology and anthropology of the Iberian peninsul a. The book aims to show how the identities of both Spain an d Portugal have been shaped by... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816030146
• ISBN13: 9780816030149
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Checkmark Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.7" x 12.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent survey of Iberian history

This book is excellent. It is exactly what it says it is, a cultural atlas (map of culture). The book gives an refreshing survey of Iberian history. The book covers the Phonicians, Greeks thru the death of Franco. The book abounds with topographic and cultural maps. A must buy!!!!

Excellent book on cultural and political history of Iberia

This book offers an interesting, non-textbook style cultural and socio-political history of Spain and Portugal, well illustrated by plenty of excellent photographs. The special sections on cultural, architectural features and the great artists of the countries, like "paella", "The Great Mosque of Cordoba" and "Dali" are excellent. Another good thing about this book is that you can start reading from anywhere because the sections are self-contained. Unfortunately, not enough is mentioned about Portugal, at least not to the proportion it deserves. It is good book for those planning to visit the countries as well as those who have been there and just want to sppreciate more the history and culture of the Iberia.