{"product_id":"lisbon-the-sparkling-miracle-on-the-western-edge-of-europe","title":"Lisbon: The Sparkling Miracle on the Western Edge of Europe","description":"In 1998 Lisbon will be the site of the next Universal Exhibition. It is therefore fitting that a volume in the Parkstone Press series on The Great Cities should be dedicated to this magnificient capital, which has been called \"\"The Princess of All Cities\"\".\nDuring the 15th and 16th centuries, Lisbon was renowned for its harbor. The city benefited from the wealth brought back from the Indies by Vacso de Gama and by the discovery of Brazil by Pedro Alvares Cabral. New commercial routes opened up, and precious metals, rare wood, spices, ivory, jewels, and luxurious fabrics could be found in Lisbon in abundance.\nNeither the 1755 earthquake, nor the 1807 French occupation, nor the disappearance of the colonial empire could diminish the magnificence of this city.\nOld Lisbon has preserved its picturesque history: its palaces and monuments, mosaic public places, pastel facades, winding back streets, its monasteries, medieval cathedral, and the beautiful church of Sao Vincente.\nOver 170 color photographs capture the charming ambiance of this historic city.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1859953700\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1859953700.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Schafler, Andreas|Wachter, Gabriela\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42918439616573,"sku":"BVV.1859953700.G","price":13.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1859953700-0.jpg?v=1768424653","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/lisbon-the-sparkling-miracle-on-the-western-edge-of-europe","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}