71 results for 'galicia'

For those planning to walk the Portuguese Camino in Galicia, a comprehensive guide is available. Written by someone who regularly walks the route and works as a guide, this book provides insider...

Galicia: The Green Corner of Spain is a personal and humorous account of life in this largely forgotten region of Spain. Written by John O'Neill, who has lived there with his wife since 2006, the...

Galicia, one of Spain's most distinctive historical communities, is often overlooked by mainstream media. To shed light on this fascinating region, Miguel-Anxo Murado offers a fresh and engaging...

This anthology celebrates the magic of Galicia, a fascinating region in northwest Spain, through the stories and poetry of writers from around the world. Entries to the fifth Good Life in Galicia...

The Idea of Galicia: History and Fantasy in Habsburg Political Culture by Larry Wolff explores the concept of Galicia, a region created in 1772 that disappeared in 1918, yet continues to hold a...

Discover the hidden gems of Galicia's coastline. This travel guide reveals the secrets of the Shellfish Coast, where you can find deserted beaches, shallow lagoons and picturesque villages. Explore...

From Gaeltacht to Galicia: A Son's Tale is a personal and poignant exploration of heritage and identity. Paul Murray recounts his journey as he uncovers the stories of his ancestors, tracing their...

A Light for Others and Other Jewish Tales from Galicia brings to life the vibrant stories of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, a lesser-known author with a remarkable talent for capturing the essence of...

The Battle for Galicia and the Demise of Austria-Hungary In August 1914, southern Poland and western Ukraine witnessed pivotal battles that would ultimately seal the fate of the Austro-Hungarian...

The 14th Waffen-SS Galicia Division: A Human History of War and Resistance. In the midst of World War II, a group of young men and women in Galicia volunteered to serve in a combat division destined...

The 14th Waffen-SS Galicia Division's legacy remains shrouded in controversy. Between 1950 and 1955, thousands of veterans from this notorious division emigrated to North America, despite immigration...

Hardcover: 256 pages Bernard F. Reilly and Simon R. Doubleday present a revised understanding of medieval Iberia during the reign of Queen Sancha and King Fernando I, challenging conventional...

Celtic Cuisine by Gilli Davies explores the rich culinary heritage of the Celtic nations. This collection brings together traditional recipes from Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, the Isle of Man,...

This monograph focuses on the semantic-cultural approach, exploring the lives and experiences of wise women, witches, and fairies. It is not a frivolous work, but rather one that delves into the...

A chilling mystery unfolds in this gripping novel set against the misty backdrop of northwest Spain. When a sailor's body washes up in a quiet fishing port, Detective Inspector Leo Caldas is called...

Long Night of Stone is a powerful poem written by Celso Emilio Ferreiro during his imprisonment in Celanova Monastery. It has become a symbol of resistance against dictatorship and a testament to the...

The Galician Division 1943-45: A New History In recent years, the memory of the Galician Division has been shrouded in controversy, with unsubstantiated claims of war crimes and media attacks...

This guidebook explores the Camiño dos Faros, a 200km hike along Spain's northwest coast. Starting in Malpica and ending at Fisterra, the eight day hike follows a path that hugs the Atlantic coast,...

Cantigas presents a fascinating selection of 124 poems from medieval Portugal and Spain, revealing a rich tradition of courtly love and satire. These cantigas, composed by around 150 troubadours in...

The History of the Galician Division of the Waffen SS Volume 1 - on the Eastern Front, April 1943 to July 1944 A comprehensive two-volume account of the Galician Division's history, this first volume...

Learn 101 Galician Verbs in 1 Day With LearnBots by Rory Ryder is a practical guide to mastering Galician verb conjugations. The colour-coded verb table provides a clear and focused learning...

A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino Finisterre Including Muxía Circuit: Santiago -- Finisterre -- Muxía -- SantiagoThis guidebook describes the Camino Finisterre, a unique and beautiful route that...

Golpes de luz by Ledicia Costas is a heartwarming and humorous novel about three generations of a family in rural Galicia. A young girl, Julia, returns to her hometown with her son Sebas after a...

The cocaine gateway into Europe. In "Snow on the Atlantic", investigative journalist Nacho Carretero reveals the incredible story of how a sleepy corner of Spain became a hub for international crime,...

Un haz de naciones: la búsqueda de respuestas para España y sus nacionalidades. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of Spain's democratic crisis and territorial issues, exploring different...

El camino mozárabeA journey through time and history, this novel brings to life the epic story of the Camino Mozarabe, a route that connected North and South, and played a significant role in shaping...

Liverpool is gripped by fear as a suburban crime family wields its influence. Their ambition extends far beyond the city's borders, with a shipment of cocaine destined for Galicia. In London, Jonas...

Liverpool's underworld has a stranglehold on the city, its influence extending far beyond its borders. In Galicia, a community waits anxiously for a shipment of cocaine, brought across the ocean in a...

Set in 1950s Galicia, Northern Spain, Las inviernas is a powerful and moving novel about two women who return to their childhood home after an absence. Their reunion is linked to a shared secret from...

Ploughshares into Swords is an expressionist anti-war novel that tells the story of life in Bohemia and beyond during World War I. In language as baroque as the manor at its centre, Vladislav Vančura...

The Santiago Pilgrimage follows one man's journey along the 800km Northern Way to Santiago de Compostela. A path less crowded than the usual pilgrimage route, this route runs along the Basque and...

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Galicia, this captivating novel tells the story of two young women, Clara and Catalina, born into a world where their destinies were already...

The Horse: A Biography of Our Noble Companion by Wendy Williams For thousands of years, horses have been our companions in work and leisure. Their resilience, strength, and intelligence have greatly...

Rosalía de Castro's "Cantares gallegos" is a seminal work in the revival of Galician literature. First published in 1863, this bilingual edition brings to light the poetic dawn of a people and marks...

Shloime's first three years in America are a story of growth and discovery, set against the vibrant backdrop of a Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn. As he takes a job in a butcher's shop to help his...

Balbino's notebook tells the story of life in a repressed society. Written from personal experience, it explores the moral and social atmosphere of Galicia in the thirties and forties. The author...

Will Strongstaff has achieved far more than he ever thought. He is a gentleman with land, a wife and children, yet still a warrior bound by an oath to honour. King Richard's rule has been usurped by...

1,000 Spanish Recipes is a culmination of Penelope Casas's 40-year career and lifelong love affair with Spanish food. This comprehensive collection of simple, precise recipes takes readers on a...

Through the darkness of the Holocaust: A Jewish family's incredible survival story is revealed in this memoir. Henry Reiss recounts how his family defied the horrors of the Holocaust, making choices...

A Million Steps follows one man's 490-mile journey along the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain. With a mix of humor and introspection, he recounts his personal struggles with...

Discover the diverse natural landscapes of Spain with this comprehensive guide to its most scenic routes and trails.From the majestic Pyrenees mountains to the rugged Atlantic coastlines, and from...

The Carpenter's Pencil by Manuel Rivas is set against the backdrop of Spain's devastating civil war. In a prison in Santiago de Compostela, an artist uses a carpenter's pencil to sketch the faces of...

Up And Down --- A Kid's Guide To Vigo, Spain is a unique introduction to the history and culture of Vigo, Spain. Situated in Galicia, this northwest Spanish city boasts its own distinct language,...

The German War of 1866: Volume 2, Bohemia and Moravia This is the first unabridged translation of Theodor Fontane's seminal work on the Austro Prussian War. Covering all major and minor battles in...

The calamity that befell Europe in 1914 is a story of catastrophic proportions. Max Hastings' magisterial chronicle explores how the continent shifted from the glamour of the Edwardian era to the...

Nine Gates is an autobiographical account of Jiri Langer's time living among the Chassidic mystics in Eastern Galicia. In 1913, at just 19 years old, Langer left his assimilated family to join this...

The Austro-Hungarian Army and the First World War by Graydon A. Tunstall provides a comprehensive account of Austria-Hungary's military performance during the First World War. The Habsburg Army faced...

Set in rural Galicia, Los Pazos de Ulloa is a novel that explores the tensions between tradition and modernity. When young priest Don Julián arrives at the estate to serve as administrator, he finds...

A Different Eden / Un Edén Diferente is a timely bilingual anthology that brings together 40 contemporary poets from Ireland and Galicia to explore our relationship with the natural world. Carefully...

For Europe Revisited: The French Volunteers of the Waffen-SS, 1943-1945 by Robert Forbes. This book tells the story of the French volunteers who joined the Waffen-SS during World War II. It covers...

The French Volunteers of the Waffen-SS is a detailed account of the Frenchmen who volunteered to fight for the Waffen-SS against the communist forces of Soviet Russia during World War II. Despite...

A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino Inglés The English Way Also Known As the Celtic Camino: Ferrol and Coruña -- SantiagoThis ancient route, once popular with pilgrims from England, Ireland, and Northern...

Walk the Camino Inglés from the Spanish seaport cities of A Coruña or Ferrol, following in the footsteps of British pilgrims who arrived by sea. This lesser-known route takes you through misty...

Leon Kellner was a prominent figure in imperial Austria's intellectual and cultural elite. As a politician, essayist, and Zionist leader, he played a significant role in shaping Jewish life in the...

Nathan's Famous: The First 100 Years of America's Favorite Frankfurter Company is a story of entrepreneurial spirit and business lessons that led to the success of an iconic international brand...

Minority Nationalist Parties and European Integration A Comparative Study by Anwen Elias provides new insights into the attitudes of minority nationalist parties towards European integration. This...

A Summer of Mass Murder: 1941 Rehearsal for the Hungarian Holocaust by George Eisen provides a previously untold chapter in the history of the Holocaust. In June 1941, over twenty thousand Hungarian...

Through the darkness of the Holocaust, a Jewish family's incredible survival story is revealed in this memoir. Henry Reiss recounts his journey as a Polish-Jewish engineer, defying the horrors of the...

Walking the Camino de Levante: A Journey Across Spain In this inspiring account, Margrit Wipf recounts her 1,300 km journey along the Camino de Levante, from Valencia in the southeast to Santiago de...

Writing Jewish History in Eastern Europe explores the development of Jewish historiography in three key east European centres: Congress Poland, the Russian empire, and Galicia. During this period of...

The Battle for Eastern Europe in 1914: A Forgotten Frontline. The fighting that raged in the East during the First World War was just as intense as its Western counterpart, yet remains relatively...

The Nation in the Village: The Genesis of Peasant National Identity in Austrian Poland, 1848-1914 by Keely Stauter-Halsted explores how peasants came to think of themselves as members of a nation...

Cartas de invierno by Agustín Fernández Paz is a chilling tale that explores the darker side of human nature. When renowned painter Adrián Novoa retreats to an isolated house in his native Galicia,...

Carl Schmitt pensador español by Miguel Saralegui Benito This book offers a rigorous and detailed study of Carl Schmitt's relationship with Spain, a connection that is both academic-intellectual and...

Set in late 19th-century Galicia, Los Pazos de Ulloa is a seminal novel that explores the complexities of rural life and the decline of the nobility. Emilia Pardo Bazán's masterpiece delves into the...

Fernando Manso's photographs capture the essence of Spain's lesser-known corners, revealing hidden truths about the country's landscapes and architecture. From Galicia to Almería, he explores coasts,...

Olav Haraldsson: A Life of Conquest and Conversion. Raider, conqueror, king, saint - this is the complex story of Olav Haraldsson, one of history's most fascinating Viking figures. In the early...

En salvaje compañía by Manuel Rivas is a rich tapestry of stories that weaves together the mythic space of Galician literature with something profoundly contemporary: the feeling of loss. The hidden...

The Camino Inglés offers two routes in Galicia: one starting from A Coruña (72.5 km) and another from Ferrol (112 km), both converging at Bruma, before continuing together to Compostela. This...

Territorial Politics and the Party System in Spain: Continuity and Change Since the Financial Crisis by Caroline Gray. The global financial crisis of 2008 had far-reaching consequences across Western...

La puerta, una historia de misterio y terror, se desarrolla en un rincón perdido de Galicia. La agente Raquel Colina, desesperada por salvar a su hijo, busca ayuda en un lugar donde la medicina ya no...