
The Story of Seville
PREFACE
The Story of Seville - CHAPTER I Romans, Goths and Moors
CHAPTER II The City Regained
CHAPTER III Seville under the Catholic Kings
CHAPTER IV The Remains of the Mosque
CHAPTER V The Cathedral
CHAPTER VI The Alcázar
CHAPTER VII The Literary Associations of the City
CHAPTER VIII The Artists of Seville By C. Gasquoine Hartley
In this evocative portrait of Seville, the author guides listeners through the city’s winding alleys and hidden courtyards, revealing how each stone and arch tells a fragment of Spain’s larger story. From the Roman foundations and Gothic shadows to the soaring Moorish arches and the grandeur of the Catholic monarchs, the narrative paints a layered picture of conquest, faith, and artistic flourish. Along the way, iconic landmarks such as the Giralda, the Alcázar and the cathedral are described not just as monuments, but as living characters that shape the city’s identity.
The book balances scholarly insight with a traveler’s eye, offering vivid descriptions supported by period sketches and photographs that bring the past into clear focus. It invites listeners to wander the bustling plazas, listen to the whispers of ancient fountains, and imagine the bustling markets that once thrived beneath the orange trees. Ideal for both history lovers and curious tourists, this auditory journey captures Seville’s timeless charm while hinting at the vibrant life that continues to pulse through its streets.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (418K characters)
Series
Mediæval town 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
2011-11-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1861–1946
A prolific British journalist and author from Jersey, he wrote with easy confidence about travel, fishing, social life, and sex education. His books range from lively portraits of Spanish cities to practical angling guides and early popular writing on relationships and marriage.
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