OTHER RECOMMENDED READING ON SPAIN
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Basque History of the World, by Mark Kurlansky (Penguin). An American writer's study of life in the Basque Country, from the origins of the Basque people to their search for an identity in modern Europe. MORE
Driving Over Lemons, by Chris Stewart (Knopf). Personal account of settling on a remote farm in Andalusia, funny and touching at the same time. MORE
The New Spaniards, by John Hooper (Penguin). Fascinating and readable chronicle of the making of modern Spain by British journalist Hooper, who was a foreign correspondent in Madrid during the key years of the transition. MORE
South from Granada, by Gerald Brenan (Kodansha). The British author's account of life in a Spanish pueblo in the 1920s is still a classic and an inspiration for thousands who have moved to Spain. MORE
HISTORY
Homage to Catalonia, by George Orwell (Harvest Books). Orwell's poignant account of his involvement in the Spanish Civil War. MORE
Malaga Burning, by Gamel Woolsey (Pythia Press). Originally published as "Death's Other Kingdom", an American woman's eyewitness account of the opening days of the Spanish Civil War. MORE
Spain: A History, edited by Raymond Carr (Oxford University Press). A sweeping overview of Spanish history from prehistoric days to modern times. MORE
TRAVEL GUIDES
Eyewitness Guide to Madrid (Dorling Kindersley). Visually impressive and thorough guide to the best of the Spanish capital. 0789441799 MORE
Fodor's Guide to Spain (Fodor's Travel Guides). Updated each year, an eminently practical guide to the country, with great descriptive restaurant and hotel recommendations aside from all the information on the best sights. MORE
Insight Guide to Spain (APA Insight Guides). In addition to practical travel information, well-informed, journalistic features on diverse aspects of the country. MORE
The Rough Guide to Spain (Rough Guides). This travel guide is a good source of detailed information on the main sights. MORE
Special Places to Stay in Spain and Portugal (Alisdair Sawday). Regularly updated, the best guide in English to charming small country hotels on the Iberian peninsula. MORE
Wild Spain, by Frederic Grunfled and Teresa Farino (Interlink). A thorough and practical guide to Spain's wildlife. MORE
FOOD AND WINE
The Food and Wine of Spain, by Penelope Casas (Random House). A compendium of great recipes collected by an American food writer who lived in Spain many years. MORE
Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain, by Penelope Casas (Random House). Culinary insights and recipes for those tasty little Spanish appetizers, MORE
Traditional Spanish Cooking, by Janet Mendel (Garnet). From Andalusia to the Basque Country, American Janet Mendel reveals the flavors of Spain's regional cuisines. MORE
A Traveller's Wine Guide to Spain, by Desmond Begg (Interlink). A review of the modern wines of Spain, with travel information as well as details of wines and wineries. MORE
Wines of Spain, by Jan Read (Mitchell Beazele). Authoritative review of modern wine making in Spain. MORE
The Wines of Spain, by Julian Jeffs (Faber and Faber). The well known British wine writer traveled all over Spain to research this insightful guide to Spanish wine. MORE
SPANISH CULTURE
Death in the Afternoon, by Ernest Hemingway (Touchstone Books). Though frowned upon by purist aficionados, Hemingway's explanation of the bullfight is still the most readable book in English on the subject. MORE
On Bullfighting, by A L Kennedy (Anchor Books). Published in 2001, in this modern look at the bullfight the author combines information with personal reaction to Spain's corrida. MORE
Spain: A Literary Companion, by Jimmy Burns (John Murray). A comprehensive anthology of Spain and its writers. MORE
ADVICE
Living and Working in Spain, by David Hampshire (Survival Books). Practical guide covering all aspects of settling in Spain. MORE
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