Culture Smart! Spain
by Marian Meaney
This concise, no-nonsense guide to local customs, etiquette and culture provides a short overview of the land and people along with practical travel advice.
Essential Spanish
by Living Language
A simple, multi-media course which includes a book of 10 lessons, three CDs and access to Living Language’s online Language Lab.
Eyewitness Guide Seville and Andalusia
by Eyewitness Guides
This wonderfully organized and visually rich guide features excellent maps and essays on the culture, history and geography of the region. With a pullout city map of Seville.
Dancing in the Fountain, How to Enjoy Living Abroad
by Karen McCann
Filled with wacky and fun anecdotes from her move from Cleveland, Ohio to Seville, Spain, Karen McCann's narrative guide makes living abroad seem well within reach.
Driving over Lemons, An Optimist in Andalucia
by Chris Stewart
Stewart's memoir about moving with his wife to a farm in Alpujarras is charming and insightful. Unlike many expatriates, Stewart manages to ground himself far enough into the community to make lasting friends -- as well as a home for his young daughter.
A Late Dinner, Discovering the Food of Spain
by Paul Richardson
A resident of Spain for the last 15 years, Richardson searches out the diversity and delight of Spain and its food in this engaging account of travels in search of a meal.
Culinaria Spain
by Marion Trutter (Editor)
Organized by region, this profusely illustrated guide to virtually all aspects of Spanish cuisine is full of recipes, tips and cultural information.
Food and Wines of Spain
by Penelope Casas
A classic collection of 400 recipes, interwoven with cultural commentary and the culinary history of Spain
Made in Spain
by Chef José Andrés
Spanish Chef and philanthropist Jose Andres introduces the cuisine of Spain in this 13 episode series available on Prime.
Tales of the Alhambra
by Washington Irving
Tales of the Alhambra is a collection of essays, verbal sketches, and stories by Washington Irving, chronicling his journey to Granada in the 1800s.
The Alhambra
by Robert Irwin
Irwin's brief, indispensable guide introduces the stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex, revealing its mysteries, myths and significance with wit and insight.
Granada: A Pomegranate in the Hand of God
by Steven Nightingale
A poetic ode to Granada by an American who lived to Granada (Spain) in 2002 and fell in love with the ancient Albayzin. Nightingale starts with the story of his family's arrival there, and the challenges of setting up home, the book then takes off in a sweeping overview of the story of Spain, Andalusia, and more specifically, El-Andalus, a period lasting several hundred years during which Muslims, Christians and Jews lived together in a rare form of harmony.
A Concise History of The Spanish Civil War
by Paul Preston
A full-blooded account of this pivotal period in twentieth-century European history. Paul Preston vividly recounts the struggles of the war, analyses the wider implications of the revolution in the Republican zone, tracks the emergence of Francisco Franco's brutal (and, ultimately, extraordinarily durable) fascist dictatorship and assesses the way in which the Spanish Civil War was a portent of the Second World War that ensued so rapidly after it.
Seville Map
by Streetwise Maps
A laminated, folded walking map of Seville. Two Sides. 8.5x27 inches.
Duende
by Jason Webster
Webster invites readers on a vivid and transformative journey into the soul of Spain, where flamenco is more than just music—it's a way of life. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a longing to uncover the mystery of duende, Webster leaves his life in England behind and immerses himself in the vibrant, raw, and often unforgiving world of flamenco. Through his encounters with passionate artists, complex relationships, and the challenges of mastering the guitar, Webster reveals the profound connection between art, identity, and the human spirit.
The Hive
by Camilo José Cela
A daringly irreverent depiction of decadence and decay in Franco's Spain written by the 1989 winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Camilo José Cela.
The Seville Communion
by Arturo Perez-Reverte
In this third Perez-Reverte thriller, Vatican security officer Father Lorenzo Quartz -- a disciplined dandy -- investigates a disturbing plea sent by a computer hacker to the pope through the church's security system. The message leads him to Seville.
The History of Spain - Land on a Crossroad
by Great Courses Documentary series
Professor Emerita Joyce E. Salisbury of the University of Wisconsin unfurls a broad and fascinating panorama of Spanish history, spanning the centuries from the first Neolithic settlement of the peninsula to Spain’s 20th century Civil War in this documentary series.
The Ornament of the World, How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain
by Maria Rosa Menocal, Harold Bloom (Introduction)
A lively, illuminating portrait of the Andalucian Kingdom, its cultural achievements and religious tolerance from the eighth century to 1492.
The Jews of Spain: A History of the Sephardic Experience
by Jane S. Gerber
For more than a thousand years, Sepharad (the Hebrew word for Spain) was home to a large Jewish community noted for its richness and virtuosity. Summarily expelled in 1492 and forced into exile, their tragedy of expulsion marked the end of one critical phase of their history and the beginning of another.
Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree
by Tariq Ali
¡Guerra!
by Jason Webster
Jason Webster journeys across Spain, this time to explore the lasting effects of the Spanish Civil War. Could the divisions that led to the conflict still be simmering under the surface, and is it possible they could erupt again?
The Tomb in Seville
by Norman Lewis
A harrowing, yet heartwarming travelogue by the journalist-author. Commissioned by his father-in-law to find a family tomb in the Seville cathedral, Norman Lewis journeys into Spain, unawares that a civil war will soon begin.
Spain, The Root and the Flower
by John A. Crow
Absorbing, well-written account of Spanish cultural history from prehistory to the Romans, Jews, Moors, Golden Age and on to Franco and his legacy in modern Spain.
Madrid: the History
by Jules Stewart
Jules Stewart provides an insider's account of Madrid and unveils the history and culture of one of Europe's most fascinating, but least-understood cities.
España - A Brief History of Spain
by Giles Tremlett
Bestselling author and journalist, Giles Tremlett delves into the rich and varied history of Spain, from prehistoric times to today, in a brief, accessible and enjoyable account.
The New Spaniards
by John Hooper
This survey of the cultural, political and economic changes in Spain since the death of Franco offers an authoritative and compelling look the everyday life of Spaniards.
Goya
by Robert Hughes
Hughes brings us the story of an artist whose life and work bridged the transition from the eighteenth-century reign of the old masters to the early days of the nineteenth-century moderns.
The Truth about Franco - Spain's forgotten Dictatorship
by Documentary
This documentary delves into the past and attempts to examine the almost forty-year rule of Spain's Generalisimo - Francisco Franco.
La Peste (The Plague)
by Tv series on streaming
A TV series set in 16th-century Seville during a plague outbreak. Stunning period visuals and historical detail
Into the Arena: The World of the Spanish Bullfight
by Alexander Fiske-Harrison
Fiske-Harrison offers a comprehensive and involving portrait of a controversial Spanish tradition
Ghosts of Spain
by Giles Tremlett
Tremlett captures the Spanish character, history and modern politics in this masterful portrait, interweaving the story of his love for the country (where he has lived for 20 years) with interviews, anecdotes and observation.
South from Granada; a Sojourn in Southern Spain
by Gerald Brenan
An amusing and insightful account of Spanish village life in the early 20th century from a brilliant interpreter of Spain and Spanish culture.
Lorca: Living in the Theatre
by Gwynne Edward
Compelling biography of Andalusian playwright and author Gabriel Garcia Lorca – who was executed by Nationalist forces in 1936, allegedly at Franco’s behest- offers readers an in-depth analysis of the work of one of Spain’s most treasured artists.
The Arts in Spain: From Prehistory to Postmodernism
by John F. Moffit
A representative anthology of examples of painting, architecture and sculpture providing a critical overview of Spain. From Iberian and Roman beginnings, the book traces the development of the arts in Spain, examining the magnificent Islamic and Christian foundations at Cordoba and the Escorial, the idiosyncratic masterworks of El Greco, the Golden Age of Zurbaran and Velazquez, the art of Goya, and the innovative works of Picasso, Dali and Miro, and revealing that many of the most characteristic Spanish artistic currents had their origins at the dawn of history.
Only in Spain, A Foot-Stomping, Firecracker of a Memoir About Food, Flamenco and Falling in Love
by Nellie Bennett
In this exuberant memoir, an enthusiastic young Australian discovers a passion for Spanish culture (especially flamenco) as she explores Seville and Madrid.
Pocket Rough Guide Madrid
by Simon Baskett
By the savvy editors at Rough Guide, these just-right guides are bundled with a pullout map.
Moorish Spain
by Richard Fletcher
Fletcher offers a compelling and richly detailed exploration of the history of Islamic rule in the Iberian Peninsula. Spanning nearly 800 years, the book delves into the rise and fall of Muslim Spain, from the initial Arab and Berber conquests in the 8th century to the Reconquista and the eventual expulsion of the Moors. Fletcher masterfully weaves together politics, culture, and religion, painting a nuanced picture of a society that profoundly influenced Spain's art, architecture, and identity. It's an essential read for anyone interested in the legacy of al-Andalus.
La Peste (The Plague)
by TV series on streaming
A TV series set in 16th-century Seville during a plague outbreak. Stunning period visuals and historical detail
