Project Gutenberg 2020-08-23 Public domain in the USA. 339 Calvert, Albert Frederick 1872 1946 Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick) Calvert, Albert F. 09035585 Madrid: an historical description and handbook of the Spanish capital The Spanish series. General impressions of Madrid -- History of the city -- The Court and society in Madrid -- Art in Madrid -- Literature and the drama -- Churches and public buildings -- Alcalá de Henares -- The bull-fight -- The art of the bull-fighter -- Café life of the Madrileños. 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) "Madrid: An Historical Description and Handbook of the Spanish Capital" by Albert F. Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history, culture, and modern developments of Madrid, positioning it within the broader context of Spain's past and present. It likely serves as both a guide for visitors and a celebration of the city's character, as the author expresses admiration for its people and beauty. The opening of the book introduces Madrid as a relatively young city compared to other historic Spanish cities, with its importance growing significantly over the centuries, particularly from the 16th century onwards. Calvert describes the unique geographical features of Madrid, including its elevation and climate, as well as the remarkable transformation from a city perceived negatively in terms of hygiene and accessibility to one that is vibrant and modern. He articulates the city's contrast between historical significance and contemporary life, emphasizing its modern architecture, social life, and cultural vibrancy while acknowledging its historical roots and struggles. The narrative sets an engaging tone for what seems to be a comprehensive exploration of Madrid's identity and evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Madrid (Spain) -- Description and travel Art -- Spain -- Madrid DP Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European 625943 2025-06-25T05:42:52.469326 text/html 545222 2024-10-18T05:27:55 text/html 59905069 2025-06-25T05:43:44.166597 application/epub+zip 59703502 2025-06-25T05:43:02.743258 application/epub+zip 481091 2025-06-25T05:42:56.271331 application/epub+zip 60108496 2025-06-25T05:44:10.086461 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 59863741 2025-06-25T05:43:26.105633 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1016282 2022-09-28T12:03:16.489637 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327583 2025-06-25T05:42:48.432317 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 307564 2024-10-18T05:27:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17406 2025-06-25T05:44:10.727438 application/rdf+xml 19917 2025-06-25T05:42:56.859268 image/jpeg 3119 2025-06-25T05:42:56.636337 image/jpeg 59623534 2025-06-25T05:42:54.073292 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia