{"product_id":"the-shortest-history-of-madrid-linda-jaivin-9798893031935","title":"The Shortest History of Madrid","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Moors to modernity, Madrid has been variously influenced by saints and politicians, war and art, tradition and change, dictators and democracy. It has long drawn travelers and creatives to experience this blend of tradition and innovation firsthand, most recently landing Spain as the second most-visited country in the world, and has inspired countless films, novels, poems, and songs that attempt to capture the city's unique sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn sparkling narrative prose, Linda Jaivin leads readers on a brisk tour of Madrid's colorful history from ancient kingdoms to modern multiculturalism, making sense of its centuries-long power struggles and volatile politics, assessing the dictators and the kings that have left a permanent mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpanding on Madrid's vibrant intellectualism and status as a haven for creatives with intriguing profiles and vibrant examples of the city's finest art and architecture, Jaivin crafts a comprehensive portrait of a city renowned for artistry in every form. Jaivin draws from her own time spent steeped in the city's culture and extensive research on its key figures, turning points, and cultural touchstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs much an incisive history as a catalog of can't-miss sights and experiences, this is an insider's guide to the magic--and magnitude--of Madrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Linda Jaivin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798893031935\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Experiment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/16\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Linda Jaivin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084227059967,"sku":"9798893031935","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-shortest-history-of-madrid-linda-jaivin-9798893031935","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}