The Alhambra: being a brief record of the Arabian conquest of the Peninsula with a particular account of the Mohammedan architecture and decorationCalvert, Albert Frederick
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The Alhambra: being a brief record of the Arabian conquest of the Peninsula with a particular account of the Mohammedan architecture and decoration
“A remarkable representation of the chief features of a building that
has been, for six centuries, one of the wonders of the world.”--_Times._
“The standard work upon a splendid subject.”--_Daily Telegraph._
“Affords an inviting opportunity of studying this beautiful example of
Moorish art.”--_Morning Post._
“A treasure to the student of decorative art.”--_Morning Advertiser._
“Seems to have been a labour of love.”--_Sporting Life._
“Superb pictorial guide.”--_Sportsman._
“It is a book apart.”--_Manchester Courier._
“The final book on the Alhambra.”--_Sussex Daily News._
“Takes high rank among the lavish books.”--_Financial News._
“Among the most important art books which have been
published.”--_Globe._
“For any adequate idea of its beauty one must go to the book
itself.”--_Echo._
“Altogether an attractive volume.”--_Sunday Special._
“Exercises on the reader something of the fascination which inspired its
production.”--_Observer._
“Will contribute as much as anything to bringing home to men’s minds the
greatness of the Moors.”--_Reynolds._
“Helps one to realise the wonder and the glory of the Alhambra in a way
that few other books can do.”--_Lloyds._
“As a history it is conciseness itself.”--_Outlook._
“The coloured plates ... alone are worth the price of the
volume.”--_Academy._
“A monumental work.”--_Bristol Mercury._
“A notable work of art.”--_Lowestoft Standard._
“It is the last word on the subject.”--_Nottingham Express._
“One of the most sumptuous of modern tomes.”--_Newcastle Chronicle._
“The most adequate illustrated souvenir.”--_Scotsman._
“A remarkable masterpiece of book production.”--_Eastern Daily Press._
“A magnificent work.”--_Melbourne Age._
“Few writers would be better qualified to describe the
Alhambra.”--_Bookseller._
“The most complete record ... which has ever been contemplated, much
less attempted.”--_British Architect._
“One of the most magnificent books ever issued from the English
Press.”--_Building World._
“In every way well produced.”--_Building News._
“Instructive and attractive.”--_Field._
“We have seldom had a more pleasurable task than that of reviewing
it.”--_Commercial Intelligence._
“A fitting memorial of one of the greatest of human
achievements.”--_Review of Reviews._
“We shall be surprised if collectors of valuable books on art do not
rush to become possessed of it.”--_Public Opinion._
“Artistically excellent.”--_Guardian._
“Quite the most beautiful book upon the Alhambra issued in
England.”--_Sphere._
“One of the most artistic productions of the year.”--_Publishers’
Circular._
“One of the most detailed and sumptuous works on the Alhambra that has
come under our notice.”--_Yachtsman._
“It may be doubted if Irving or any other visitor would perceive as much
of the beauty of the Alhambra.”--_Liverpool Courier._
“A monumental work ... perfect in description and equally perfect in
artistic illustration.”--_Sheffield Telegraph._
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The Alhambra: being a brief record of the Arabian conquest of the Peninsula with a particular account of the Mohammedan architecture and decoration — John Shaqi
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