Queen of the Sea: A History of Lisbon (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781849049979)

Lisbon's charm is legendary, but its vibrant 2,000-year history is not widely known, from its Roman legacy to its centuries under Moorish rule. Its journey from port town to Portugal's capital was not always smooth sailing--in 1755 the city was devastated by the largest earthquake ever to strike modern Europe, followed by a catastrophic tsunami and a six-day inferno that turned sand to glass.
Barry Hatton unearths these forgotten memories in a vivid account of Lisbon's colourful past and present, bringing to life the 1147 siege during the Iberian reconquista, the assassination of the king, the founding of a republic and the darkness of a modern dictatorship. He reveals the rich, international heritage of Portugal's metropolis--the gateway to the Atlantic and the unrivalled Queen of the Sea.


Author: Barry Hatton
ISBN-10: 1849049971
ISBN-13: 9781849049979
Publisher: Hurst & Co.
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2018
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.60w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/12/2018
Choice 04/01/2019