
audiobook
by Albert Frederick Calvert, Walter M. (Walter Matthew) Gallichan
CORDOVA
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
CORDOVA - I THE BRIDE OF ANDALUS
II THE MOORISH CAPTURE
III THE OMEYYAD DYNASTY
IV THE BUILDING OF THE MOSQUE
V IN THE COURT OF ORANGES
VI THE SPLENDOURS OF THE MOSQUE
Step into the heart of Andalusia as the guide paints Cordova’s glittering past, a city once hailed by Arab poets as the “Bride of the West.” The narration weaves together the rise of the Umayyad caliphate, the soaring arches of its grand mosque, and the vivid life that unfolded in its winding lanes and fragrant patios. Listeners will feel the echo of centuries‑old trade, prayer, and art that still shape the city’s stone and riverbanks.
Complementing the story are more than a hundred detailed illustrations that bring monuments, markets, and everyday scenes to life. From the towering columns of the former mosque‑turned‑cathedral to the bustling bridges over the Guadalquivir, each image enriches a chapter on architecture, culture, and notable locals. The result is a portable yet richly textured portrait that invites both scholars and curious travelers to explore Cordova’s enduring allure.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (144K characters)
Series
The Spanish series
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Release date
Feb 4, 2019
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1872–1946
Best remembered as a prolific writer on Spain and as an adventurous traveler, he turned journeys, research, and a flair for presentation into dozens of books. His life also included mining work and exploration in Australia, giving his writing an unusually wide range of subjects.
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1861–1946
A prolific British journalist and nonfiction writer, he ranged widely across travel, relationships, social questions, and popular history. His work captures the curiosity and confidence of late Victorian and early 20th-century publishing.
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by Albert Frederick Calvert

by Albert Frederick Calvert

by Albert Frederick Calvert

by Walter M. (Walter Matthew) Gallichan

by Albert Frederick Calvert

by Albert Frederick Calvert

by Albert Frederick Calvert

by Albert Frederick Calvert