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Traces the development of Cuba's capital from the early sixteenth century to its hey-day in the late nineteenth century. Combining detailed research with an obvious affection for the city, this book presents a clear, concise and evocative history of Havana. It is illustrated with colour photographs and has contemporary engravings and paintings.

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Havana by Francisco De Borbon Y Escasany Seville

Havana grew from a straggle of huts into the most brilliant metropolis in the Caribbean, unique in the vibrancy of its culture and the splendour of its architecture. This fascinating book traces the development of Cuba's capital from the early sixteenth century to its hey-day in the late nineteenth century. Combining detailed research with an obvious affection for the city, Juliet Barclay has written a clear, concise and evocative history of Havana. Beautifully illustrated with Martin Charles' colour photographs and with contemporary engravings and paintings, this book is a fitting tribute to the city of Havana.
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ISBN 13 9781844031276
ISBN 10 1844031276
Title Havana
Author Francisco De Borbon Y Escasany Seville
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 2003-08-07
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.