Spain : an Oxford archaeological guide
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Spain : an Oxford archaeological guide
(Oxford archaeological guides)(Oxford paperbacks)
Oxford University Press, 1998
Available at 6 libraries
  Aomori
  Iwate
  Miyagi
  Akita
  Yamagata
  Fukushima
  Ibaraki
  Tochigi
  Gunma
  Saitama
  Chiba
  Tokyo
  Kanagawa
  Niigata
  Toyama
  Ishikawa
  Fukui
  Yamanashi
  Nagano
  Gifu
  Shizuoka
  Aichi
  Mie
  Shiga
  Kyoto
  Osaka
  Hyogo
  Nara
  Wakayama
  Tottori
  Shimane
  Okayama
  Hiroshima
  Yamaguchi
  Tokushima
  Kagawa
  Ehime
  Kochi
  Fukuoka
  Saga
  Nagasaki
  Kumamoto
  Oita
  Miyazaki
  Kagoshima
  Okinawa
  Korea
  China
  Thailand
  United Kingdom
  Germany
  Switzerland
  France
  Belgium
  Netherlands
  Sweden
  Norway
  United States of America
Note
"Chronology to AD 1248": p. [301]-305
"Travel"--Back cover
Includes bibliographical references (p. [307]-311) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Spain, with its palaces, fortresses, and villas, reveals an opulent mixture of Arab and Roman cultures, making it a fascinating location for the archaeological traveller. This guide provides: coverage of all the main sites in Spain, from pre-history to the twelfth century; over 100 high-quality site plans, maps, diagrams, and photographs; and, sites arranged alphabetically, and including: Arab walls of Madrid; Roman hippodrome in Toledo; Palace complex of Seville; Islamic fortress in Malaga; and, Roman and medieval town of Segobriga. It features - star ratings indicating the best forums, temples, theatres, villas, castles, and churches to visit during your stay; a fascinating introduction surveying Spain's history from the Neolithic period to the Middle Ages, placing the sites within their cultural context; and information about museums, a chronology for reference, and a glossary of essential terms.
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