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When Iberian Jews were converted to Catholicism under duress during the Inquisition, many struggled to retain their Jewish identity in private while projecting Christian conformity in the public sphere. To root out these heretics, the courts of the Inquisition published checklists of koshering practices and "grilled" the servants, neighbors, and even the children of those suspected of practicing their religion at home.
From these testimonies and...
3) The Spanish Influenza of 1918 100 Years Later the Story and the Factors That Affected the Deadliest
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The 1918 Influenza Pandemic moved worldwide in three waves, infecting up to 500 million people and causing over 40 million deaths. Several things tended to be present in areas that ended the pandemic with lower mortality rates than average. These include low rates of poverty, widespread access to healthcare, well-funded and general public health measures, and well-managed record keeping. Areas that ended the pandemic with high mortality rates tended...
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THE Iberian Peninsula has not always had the same form which it now has, or the same plants, animals, or climate which are found there today. For example, it is said that Spain was once united by land with Africa, and also by way of Sicily, which had not yet become an island, with southern Italy, making a great lake of the western Mediterranean. The changes as a result of which the peninsula assumed its present characteristics belong to the field...
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Dubbed, "The Great Enchantress", by art critic Robert Hughes, Barcelona was seducing visitors long before the city's rise to a tourist hotspot following the Olympic Games in 1992. Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and George Orwell all once called the Catalan capital "home," while countless others have been charmed by the city's character and splendor. From Barcelona is a collection of twelve short stories inspired by this cryptic Mediterranean metropolis,...
7) La Palma
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Una nueva propuesta sostenible para descubrir la isla bonita de de manera responsable. La Palma es un destino ideal para el viajero que busca inmiscuirse en sus paisajes verdes y montañosos, de especies endémicas e increíble orografía. Simply Travellers apuesta a que el viajero y lector sostenible se impregne de la cultura palmera, de sus gentes y tradiciones, de sus paisajes y arquitectura.
La isla de La Palma, la más noroccidental del archipiélago...
8) Mallorca
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Famosa mundialmente por sus playas, la mayor de las Illes Balears es, aunque esta afirmación resulte sorprendente, todavía una joya por descubrir. Es cierto que sus costas son magníficas, con alternancia de largos arenales y acantilados rocosos que maravillan a los amantes del dolce far niente o los deportes acuáticos. Pero Mallorca, una isla de tamaño medio en el Mediterráneo, ha sabido conservar su interior, con zonas agrícolas en pleno funcionamiento,...
9) Lisboa
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Esta guía recopila lo mejor de Lisboa pensando sacar el máximo provecho a una escapada de varios días. Se ofrece toda la información que el visitante necesita para moverse por la ciudad y escaparse a Sintra y Queluz, se proponen itinerarios urbanos con mapas detallados, se recomiendan restaurantes y cafés literarios, y se descubren los secretos mejor guardados de Lisboa, una ciudad que duerme una siesta eterna junto al río Tejo, soñando con...
10) Costa Brava
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Acantilados abruptos, bosques de pinos, calas recónditas y playas de ensueño definen la Costa Brava, uno de los litorales más pintorescos de España. Recibe esta denominación el sector litoral más septentrional de Catalunya, desde Portbou en la frontera con Francia hasta la desembocadura del río Tordera en Blanes. Corresponde a la fachada marítima de las comarcas del Alt y Baix Empordà y de la Selva, y en el interior tiene como punto de referencia...
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Our easy-to-follow Moving to Spain Guide will help you through every step of your amazing adventure. We break down your move into easy steps and give you all the information you need to make the right decisions at the right times. You'll have manageable lists of actions and outcomes. From getting a visa to finding a removal company to learning Spanish, we have got your back all the way through this move.
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A new account of how Portugal fought a bush war in Mozambique for over a decade.
Portugal fought a bush war in Mozambique - one of the most beautiful countries in the world - for over a decade. The small European nation was ranged against formidable odds and in the end was unable to muster the resources required to effectively take on the might of the Soviet Union and its collaborators-every single communist country on the planet and almost all...
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Inside Lonely Planet's Spain & Portugal's Best Trips:
Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout
Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored trips for your needs and interests
Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions
Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of...
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Valencia is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life-neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Wander the lively Mercado Central, sample tapas in Russafa and admire the beauty of La Catedral; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Valencia and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Valencia:
Full-colourmaps and travel photography throughout
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Ibiza is your guide to the island's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Sunbathe on the Trucador Peninsula, stroll through the historic Dalt Vila and delight in the vibrant bar scene of Ibiza Town; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Ibiza and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Ibiza:
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Lonely Planet's Mallorca is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Climb the medieval streets of Arta, traverse helter-skelter Sa Calobra for amazing views, and watch the sunset from honey-hued Deia; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's Mallorca Travel Guide:
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Madeira is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore to exotic botanical gardens, admire the Monte view and enjoy a beach day at Porto Santo; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Madeira and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Madeira:
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Madrid is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore the art at Museo del Prado ,stroll through Parque del Buen Retiro and ponder Picasso's Guernica at the Reina Sofia; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Madrid and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Madrid:
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Lonely Planet's Pocket Bilbao and San Sebastian is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Visit the shimmering Museo Guggenheim Bilbao, enjoy sun-baked beaches, or sample tasty pintxos; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Bilbao and San Sebastian and make the most of your trip!
Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Bilbao and San Sebastian:
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Lonely Planet's Andalucia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Stroll the ancient streets of Seville, share delicious tapas in Malaga and relax on the picturesque beaches of Costa del Sol; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's Andalucia Travel Guide:
Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring...
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