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Books on Seville

Designed as the headquarters of the House of Trade following the disocery of America, the city of Seville established itself as the centre for doing trade and business with the new continent. Nowadays it is recognised as one of the European cities of reference and boasts an incredible art and architectural heritage that attracts thousands of visitors every year.

The books on Seville published by Dosde portray the most emblematic monuments and places of a vibrant city, where different empires and religions have coexisted and left their mark on history. The books' pages carry out a complete tour starting with the origins of the city up to the present day, whilst paying close attention to the city's monuments.

The great volume of photographs which are included in the pages of these books on Seville are accompanied by detailed and comprehensive texts, as well as informative and fascinating facts which provide the reader with a greater understanding of the city.

The history of Seville

The origins of Seville are surrounded by legends, such as the one that claims it was founded by Hercules, the legendary hero of Antiquity, but most scientific research agrees that the foundation of the city, on the banks of the Guadalquivir, was the work of the Phoenicians and occurred around the 8th century BC. Seville’s historical evolution was marked by the presence of the river, the city’s economic force.

In this enclave the Romans founded the colony of Hispalis, which in the 1st century AD consolidated itself as one of the main commercial centres of the Iberian Peninsula. From the year 712 AD, Seville became part of the new Arab-Muslim state and registered progressive growth, especially when it became the European capital of the Almohad empire, which invaded the Peninsula in 1147.

The political and economic importance of Islamic Seville led to its siege and conquest in 1248 by King Ferdinand III of Castile, who repopulated the city with Christians and Jews. From then on, Seville was closely linked to the monarchy and started expanding again due to its strategical position. Its consolidated importance as a trade and financial centre increased when, following the discovery of America, the city was chosen to accommodate the House of Trade, created in 1503 to control trade and relations with the new world.

After a period of decline between the 17^th and 18^th centuries owing to factors such as plague epidemics and the crisis of the monarchy, Seville from the 19th century began to recover its former vitality until converting into one of the most important cities in Europe. At present, its extensive artistic and architectonic heritage, the result of a great melting-pot of cultures, is highly attractive to the thousands of people that visit it every year.

The architecture of Seville

Since its very beginnings, Seville has constantly evolved architecturally, largely due to the different civilizations that have inhabited there. The old town in Seville is also home to the main monuments of the city, amongst which include the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Royal Alcazar and the General Archive of the Indies.

Then there are the numerous temples, public buildings and large stately homes that are material proof of the gold, silver and other merchandise that flowed into Seville from the American continent between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, and which went towards hiring the most prestigious architects and artists of the Spanish Renaissance and Baroque.

Following the city’s incorporation into the kingdom of Castile in 1248, around the cathedral new civil and religious entities were created, as well as the most important commercial areas. During the Middle Ages and the Modern Age, throughout the city centre there was intense building activity. Luxurious palaces were erected for aristocrats and the local bourgeoisie, as well as the simpler houses which were home to families from more modest backgrounds. Likewise, numerous convents and churches were founded.

In the nineteenth century, the demolition of various religious buildings meant that new squares and gardens could be created. Today, all this sector constitutes the administrative and commercial heart of Seville and boasts many official institutions such as the City Hall, as well as some of the city’s busiest streets, places packed with history and monumental architecture, where the business and leisure activities of the Sevillians take place.

These books on Seville by Dosde Publishing House reveal some of the lesser known aspects and fascinating information about the city. Essential works to delve into the architecture and history of an exceptional city.

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