About the book
A monumentally informed and irresistibly opinionated guide to the most un-Spanish city in Spain, from the bestselling author of The Fatal Shore.
In these pages, Robert Hughes scrolls through Barcelona's often violent history; tells the stories of its kings, poets, magnates, and revolutionaries; and ushers readers through municipal landmarks that range from Antoni Gaudi's sublimely surreal cathedral to a postmodern restaurant with a glass-walled urinal. The result is a work filled with the attributes of Barcelona itself: proportion, humor, and seny—the Catalan word for triumphant common sense.
Editions of Barcelona
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394580272
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679743835
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307764614
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780679411994
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A monumentally informed and irresistibly opinionated guide to the most un-Spanish city in Spain, from the bestselling author of The Fatal Shore.
In these pages, Robert Hughes scrolls through Barcelona's often violent history; tells the stories of its kings, poets, magnates, and revolutionaries; and ushers readers through municipal landmarks that range from Antoni Gaudi's sublimely surreal cathedral to a postmodern restaurant with a glass-walled urinal. The result is a work filled with the attributes of Barcelona itself: proportion, humor, and seny—the Catalan word for triumphant common sense.
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A monumentally informed and irresistibly opinionated guide to the most un-Spanish city in Spain, from the bestselling author of The Fatal Shore.
In these pages, Robert Hughes scrolls through Barcelona's often violent history; tells the stories of its kings, poets, magnates, and revolutionaries; and ushers readers through municipal landmarks that range from Antoni Gaudi's sublimely surreal cathedral to a postmodern restaurant with a glass-walled urinal. The result is a work filled with the attributes of Barcelona itself: proportion, humor, and seny—the Catalan word for triumphant common sense.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Barcelona?
History and Archaeology > History > European history
Where can I read a sample of Barcelona?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394580272
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Barcelona?
Robert Hughes
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Barcelona is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394580272) and paperback(ISBN 9780679743835) and ebook(ISBN 9780307764614) and audiobook(ISBN 9780679411994)
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