Queen of the Sea: A History of Lisbon

By Barry Hatton

Book Overview

Lisbon's charm is legendary, but its vibrant 2,000-year history is not widely known, from its Roman legacy to its centuries under Moorish rule. Its journey from port town to Portugal's capital was not always smooth sailing--in 1755 the city was devastated by the largest earthquake ever to strike modern Europe, followed by a catastrophic tsunami and a six-day inferno that turned sand to glass.
Barry Hatton unearths these forgotten memories in a vivid account of Lisbon's colourful past and present, bringing to life the 1147 siege during the Iberian reconquista, the assassination of the king, the founding of a republic and the darkness of a modern dictatorship. He reveals the rich, international heritage of Portugal's metropolis--the gateway to the Atlantic and the unrivalled Queen of the Sea.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849049971
• ISBN13: 9781849049979
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Hurst & Co.
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"