“The most notable work dedicated to the immortal author of _Don Quixote_ that has been published in England.”
“Although the book is written in English no Spaniard could have written it with more conscientiousness and enthusiasm.”
OF GRANADA, BEING A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MOSLEM RULE IN SPAIN FROM THE REIGN OF MOHAMMED THE FIRST TO THE FINAL EXPULSION OF THE MOORS, TOGETHER WITH A PARTICULAR ACCOUNT OF THE CONSTRUCTION, THE ARCHITECTURE AND THE DECORATION OF THE MOORISH PALACE, WITH 80 COLOURED PLATES AND NEARLY 300 BLACK AND WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS (NEW EDITION). DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO H.M. KING ALFONSO XIII.
“It is hardly too much to say that this is one of the most magnificent books ever issued from the English Press.”
“One is really puzzled where to begin and when to stop in praising the illustrations.”
“The most complete record of this wonder of architecture which has ever been contemplated, much less attempted.”
“A treasure to the student of decorative art.”
“Mr. CALVERT has given us a Book Beautiful.”
“It is the last word on the subject, no praise is too high.”
“May be counted among the more important art books which have been published during recent years.”
“Has a pride of place that is all its own among the books of the month.”
“Has in many respects surpassed any books on the Alhambra which up to the present have appeared in our own country or abroad.”
“It is one of the most beautiful books of modern times.”
“One of the most artistic productions of the year.”
“The most beautiful book on the Alhambra issued in England.”
“The standard work on a splendid subject.”
“A remarkable masterpiece of book production.”
“A perfect treasure of beauty and delight.”
“A standard work, the compilation of which would credit a life’s labour.”
BEING A BRIEF RECORD OF THE ARABIAN CONQUEST AND OCCUPATION OF THE PENINSULA. WITH A PARTICULAR ACCOUNT OF THE MOHAMMEDAN ARCHITECTURE AND DECORATION IN THE CITIES OF CORDOVA, SEVILLE AND TOLEDO, WITH MANY COLOURED PLATES, AND OVER 400 BLACK AND WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS, DIAGRAMS, ETC., DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO H.M. KING ALFONSO XIII.
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“The making of this book must surely have been a veritable labour of love; and love’s labour has certainly not been lost.”
