Medina Mayrit: The Origins of Madrid

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Algora Publishing, 2012 - 224 من الصفحات
Ana Ruiz visits the monuments, architecture and archeological remains of early Madrid, tracing its evolution up until the Christian conquest in the late 11th century. This history gives special emphasis to Madrids Moorish origins, while savoring the piquant blend of Celtiberian, Roman and Visigoth elements that give it such a distinctive style. Now the capital of Spain, Madrid was originally founded as a modest fortress intended to protect nearby Toledo. It had just a small military population during the 9th and 10th centuries, as well as the Morería of the early Christian era, yet it evolved into an influential cultural center. The author highlights colorful personalities and shows how, throughout al-Andalus or Moorish Spain, Mayrit was a leader in pottery techniques, agricultural methods and hydraulic engineering. Amply illustrated, the book is a virtual portrait of the city and a virtual walking tour, offering specific information for those who wish to stroll the streets and visit archaeological, architectural and geographical sites that have been preserved. The author closes with etymological theories relating to terms and place-names appearing throughout the book, and provides historical and geographical background.
 

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1 Mantua Carpetana Ancient Madrid
5
2 Matrice Roman and Visigoth Madrid
13
3 Mayrit 8th9th Centuries
25
4 Mayrit 10th 11th Centuries
55
5 Magerit Christian Madrid
69
6 Moorish Madrid Today
89
7 Toledo Yesterday and Today
109
8 Curious Facts about Madrid
135
9 Etymology
169
10 Closing
215
Bibliography
219
Index
223
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