Catálogo Monumental de España; Provincia de Álava by Cristóbal de Castro

"Catálogo Monumental de España; Provincia de Álava" by Cristóbal de Castro is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive inventory of the historical and artistic monuments in the Álava province of Spain. It explores the rich cultural heritage of the area, detailing various archaeological sites and architectural marvels from prehistoric times through to the Roman and Christian civilizations. The opening portion introduces the purpose and methods behind the monumental inventory, highlighting the collaborative efforts of various scholars, local authorities, and members of the community in documenting and preserving Álava's historical sites. It emphasizes the importance of remembering and archiving the past to keep the culture alive. The author begins with reflections on prehistory, discussing the emergence of humankind and significant archaeological findings in the region, ultimately setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the monuments that continue to tell the story of Álava's historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Castro, Cristóbal de, 1880?-1953
LoC No. 83162496
Title Catálogo Monumental de España; Provincia de Álava
Inventario general de los monumentos históricos y artísticos de al nación.
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Spanish
LoC Class NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Subject Monuments -- Spain -- Alava (Province) -- Catalogs
Subject Art, Spanish -- Spain -- Alava (Province) -- Catalogs
Category Text
eBook-No. 41337
Release Date
Last Update Nov 27, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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