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xx, 266 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps. At the heart of the Castilian plateau, far from the seething coastal resorts of Spain, sits the great city of Madrid. Perched some 2,200 feet above the distant sea, it is at once the loftiest and also the most enigmatic of Europe's capitals: difficult to understand for the Spanish and foreigners alike. Its intense character and the abrupt manner and hectic lifestyle of the madrile�nos can make even other Spaniards feel exhausted. Yet Madrid has a rich historical and cultural life which attracts almost eight million visitors per year, drawn to its beautiful palaces and churches, the magnificent collections of the Prado, and the pervasive echoes of a faded empire. Despite its ancient origins, Madrid feels like a modern, youthful city. But the legacy of Madrid's "golden age"--the Spanish colonies from the Andes to the Philippines from which the city derived its wealth--remains evident in the extravagant Baroque fa�cades of the old city. Jules Stewart here provides an insider's account of Madrid and unveils the history and culture of one of Europe's most fascinating, but least understood cities. From Ma�yr�it to Madrid -- A very Catholic facelift -- A capital idea - but why? -- Days of glorious decadence -- Madrid gets a taste of Bourbon -- 1808 and all that -- Madrid comes of age -- Monarchy is the best policy -- �No pasar�an! -- Euro visions -- Adi�os Franco, hola Almod�ovar -- Epilogue: Madrid in two days (and nights) -- Glossary. Jules Stewart. Includes bibliographical references and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. e-sp--- Madrid (Spain) History Madrid (Spain) Civilization DP354 .S74 2012eb 946.41 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10713150 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10713150 CaPaEBR 130415 ebr10713150