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‘Hatton’s vivid history brings to life the fascinating story of one of Europe’s most unique yet under-appreciated cities. ‘An enchanting account of an enchanting city, where peoples from across the globe have converged over the last two and a half millennia.’ - David Abulafia, author of The Great Sea: A Human History of the Mediterranean this vivid and eloquent guide to Lisbon’s past spills over with affection for the city.’ - Publishers Weekly account provides a fascinating and sometimes disquieting backdrop to Lisbon’s uncanny ability to survive.’ - Financial Times

‘A companionable history of a darkly intriguing city. Hatton is an erudite guide, good at capturing the dense flavour of the city.’ - The Times Literary Supplement ‘ exotic history of triumph and riches, disaster and decline.’ - The Times

is full of fascinating detail for those who love the city, from the origins of fado (the melancholic music of Lisbon) to the story of the exiles who haunted its streets during the Second World War.’ - The Sunday Times He reveals the rich, international heritage of Portugal’s metropolis-the gateway to the Atlantic and the unrivalled Queen of the Sea.

Its journey from port town to Portugal’s capital was not always smooth sailing-in 1755 the city was devastated by the largest earthquake ever to strike modern Europe, followed by a catastrophic tsunami and a six-day inferno that turned sand to glass.īarry Hatton unearths these forgotten memories in a vivid account of Lisbon’s colourful past and present, bringing to life the 1147 siege during the Iberian reconquista, the assassination of the king, the founding of a republic and the darkness of a modern dictatorship. Lisbon’s charm is legendary, but its vibrant 2,000-year history is not widely known, from its Roman legacy to its centuries under Moorish rule.