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Barry Hatton has been a British foreign correspondent in Lisbon for three decades. His previous book is 'The Portuguese: A Modern History'.
'An enchanting account of an enchanting city, where peoples from
across the globe have converged over the last two and a half
millennia.'
*David Abulafia, Emeritus Professor of Mediterranean History,
University of Cambridge and author of 'The Great Sea: A Human
History of the Mediterranean'*
‘Hatton’s vivid account . . . is full of fascinating detail
for those who love the city, from the origins of fado (the
melancholic music of Lisbon) to the story of the exiles who haunted
its streets during the Second World War.’
'[An] exotic history of triumph and riches, disaster and
decline.'
'[A] jaunty, well-informed book on Lisbon . . . Hatton is an
erudite guide, good at capturing the dense flavour of the
city.'
‘A companionable history of a darkly intriguing city . . . Hatton’s
enjoyable . . . account provides a fascinating and sometimes
disquieting backdrop to Lisbon’s uncanny ability to survive.’
'Enchanting . . . and playful.'
‘Intimate, witty, and entertaining . . . this vivid and eloquent
guide to Lisbon’s past spills over with affection for the city.’
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