Project Gutenberg 2021-03-15 Public domain in the USA. 350 Calvert, Albert Frederick 1872 1946 Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick) Calvert, Albert F. 11013997 The Alhambra being a brief record of the Arabian conquest of the Peninsula with a particular account of the Mohammedan architecture and decoration Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Alhambra" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a comprehensive exploration of the Alhambra, a palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain, detailing its architectural significance and the historical context of the Arabian conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. The book aims to provide readers with an illustrated souvenir of the Alhambra, showcasing its artistic brilliance and the legacy of Moorish culture in Spain. The opening of "The Alhambra" sets the scene with a Spanish rhyme praising both Seville and Granada. It introduces the book's purpose, revealing the author's intention to create a succinct and visually appealing record of the Alhambra's history and artistry for tourists and enthusiasts alike. Calvert discusses his difficulties in sourcing high-quality illustrations, ultimately relying on both his own photography and contributions from various artists and historians. He emphasizes the merging of visual beauty and historical depth, capturing the allure and enchantment of the Alhambra as a premier symbol of Moorish architecture and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Alhambra (Granada, Spain) Islamic architecture -- Spain Islamic decoration and ornament -- Spain NA Text Category: History - European Category: Architecture Category: Art 523408 2025-07-25T13:39:36.582660 text/html 457996 2024-10-18T11:58:21 text/html 71492971 2025-07-25T13:40:23.592929 application/epub+zip 71333466 2025-07-25T13:39:45.717630 application/epub+zip 256296 2025-07-25T13:39:39.814636 application/epub+zip 71312020 2025-07-25T13:40:47.188826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71120180 2025-07-25T13:40:07.658985 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348195 2022-09-29T07:33:02.694514 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293550 2025-07-25T13:39:32.669663 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 273720 2024-10-18T11:58:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17189 2025-07-25T13:40:47.825819 application/rdf+xml 25131 2025-07-25T13:39:40.067631 image/jpeg 3323 2025-07-25T13:39:39.948597 image/jpeg 69889120 2025-07-25T13:39:38.087667 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