The Alhambra
Robert Irwin
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The Alhambra
by Robert Irwin
Published
2004
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pages
213
ISBN-10
0674015681
Description
"The Alhambra is the only Muslim palace to have survived from the Middle Ages. Built by a bloody and threatened dynasty of Muslim Spain, it was preserved as a monument to the triumph of Christianity. Every day tourists in their thousands are entranced by its superb site, its towers and courts, its fountained gardens, its honeycombed ceilings and its intricate tile work. Much of what they see is the invention of later generations. Its highly sophisticated decoration is not just random but full of hidden meaning. Its most magnificent buildings were designed not by architects, but by philosophers and poets. It is a place of many mysteries. Even its purpose is not always clear. The Alhambra, which resembles a fairy tale palace, was constructed by slave labour in an era of economic decline, plague and political violence. Its beautifully decorated halls witnessed many murders. The Alhambra's influence on art, and on literature, Orientalist painting and Granada cinemas, Washington Irving and Borges, has been significant. Robert Irwin helps us to understand that story fully."--Jacket.
Subjects
The Alhambra
Manuel de Falla y la Alhambra
Los jarrones de la Alhambra
Carlos V y la Alhambra
The Alhambra; The conquest of Granada; The conquest of Spain; Spanish voyages of discovery
Granada
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Alhambra?
This edition of The Alhambra has approximately 213 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Alhambra?
For most readers, The Alhambra typically takes between 4h 26m and 2h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 53,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 33m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 53,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Alhambra?
The estimated word count for The Alhambra is approximately 53,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Alhambra?
The Alhambra was written by Robert Irwin.
When was The Alhambra published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.