SpainFirst published in 1964, this universally praised odyssey through Spain has been revised and superbly illustrated. History, legend, landscape, architecture, religion, character, and anecdote are brilliantly woven together to create a fascinating and complex portrait. 120 color illustrations. |
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Page 72
... churches , the conception of God as the master - scaffolder . The Spanish church - builders never much liked airiness or fuss , except in decora- tion : the quality that most of their best works share is one of devout muscularity . For ...
... churches , the conception of God as the master - scaffolder . The Spanish church - builders never much liked airiness or fuss , except in decora- tion : the quality that most of their best works share is one of devout muscularity . For ...
Page 164
... church- men will never be so absolute , and the Church itself will never again be so formidable an estate of the realm . The loyalty of many centuries , though , does not wither in a generation , especially when it is shot through with ...
... church- men will never be so absolute , and the Church itself will never again be so formidable an estate of the realm . The loyalty of many centuries , though , does not wither in a generation , especially when it is shot through with ...
Page 207
... church 178 San Martín bridge 71-2 , 178 Santo Tomé church 178 Tordesillas 42 Tormes River 166 Torquemada , Tomás de 128 Torrealba 141 Tortosa 146 , 152 Trafalgar , Battle of 19 , 40 Trevélez 28 Trinidad 19 Trujillo 139-40 Turia River 70 ...
... church 178 San Martín bridge 71-2 , 178 Santo Tomé church 178 Tordesillas 42 Tormes River 166 Torquemada , Tomás de 128 Torrealba 141 Tortosa 146 , 152 Trafalgar , Battle of 19 , 40 Trevélez 28 Trinidad 19 Trujillo 139-40 Turia River 70 ...
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