Cádiz

The Story of Europe's Oldest City

Helen Crisp, Jules Stewart

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C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
07 March 2025

European history

This is the tale of Western Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city, a 3,000-year history of war and seafaring, culture and commerce, liberalism and resistance.

Helen Crisp and Jules Stewart offer a vibrant account of Cdiz past and present, from its ancient founding myths to its reinvention as a trendy tourist destination. They illuminate Cdiz's experiences under Roman and Moorish rule; explore its centuries of maritime warfare, from Francis Drake to the Battle of Trafalgar; and probe its role in Spain's 'Golden Age' of empire, when it dominated trade with the New World. As Spain's de facto capital during the Peninsular War, Cdiz also produced Europe's first liberal constitution in 1812. And in 1936, it was the port of entry for Franco's troops, mustered to overthrow the Republic.

Cdiz has excited the passions of travellers for centuries. Lord Byron was enchanted by the ladies of the city, whom he described as 'form'd for all the witching arts of love'. Benjamin Disraeli fell in love with Cdiz in 1830, seeing 'Figaro in every street and Rosita in every balcony'. This beautifully illustrated book, the first to tell the full story of this intriguing and extraordinary city, brings its past to life.

By: Helen Crisp, Jules Stewart
Imprint: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781911723615
ISBN 10: 1911723618
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 07 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Helen Crisp is fascinated by Spain's history, landscapes and lesser-known museums. She is co- author, with Jules Stewart, of Madrid: Midnight City and Strike Up the Band: New York City in the Roaring Twenties. Jules Stewart is a journalist and author, whose thirteen book topics include the NYPD and Prince Albert.

Reviews for Cádiz: The Story of Europe's Oldest City

‘Helen Crisp and Jules Stewart capture the essence of this unique and ancient settlement, with just the right mix of facts, myths and insight. A joy to read, it moves through 3,000 years of history with elegance and pace. An engaging and thoroughly enjoyable book.’ -- Jason Webster, author of Duende and The Book of Duende ‘An excellent introduction to Cádiz for discerning travellers who use tourism for education rather than destructive, whistle-stop, list-ticking European weekend breaks. Through the study of one city’s history, the reader gains a wealth of knowledge about Spanish history in general.’ -- Helen Rodgers, co-author of City of Illusions: A History of Granada