Delighted that my new book is published and available via high street and online retailers plus direct from the publisher.
To find out more please see the video, synopsis, highlights and a link to purchase below. Thank you!
Synopsis: From the Arab conquest to ‘la Movida Madrileña’, the culture of Madrid is shaped by a history of religious and class schisms, imperial and national political conflict and dictatorial government – before an economic and cultural triumph in modern times. Madrid has around thirty museums, is home to the ‘Golden Triangle’ of art galleries, numerous theatres and thousands of bars and restaurants. With neighbourhoods catering for its wealthy, fashion-conscious and diverse communities and the late opening of shops, bars and restaurants, Madrileños have a varied and at times frenetic lifestyle – aided by the
fiercely protected afternoon siesta. No other capital city integrates the Royal Court, Government, cultural institutions, business districts and bars into such an intense footprint. This book selects some key moments from the history of Madrid that have shaped its unique culture, the main sights associated with it and nearby places to eat – encouraging the visitor to soak up the culture with a drink and tapa in hand! The Culture Lover’s Guide to Madrid explains the driving forces behind the most significant moments in the history of Madrid and the best sights, bars and restaurants that combine to form the
culture of Madrid.
About the Author
CALLUM MOY is a lecturer in management and author of The Pub Lover’s Guide to London. He holds an MA in Historical Research (London, Birkbeck) and owns the travel and history website http://www.essentialldn
NEW BOOK RELEASE
RRP: £15.99
ISBN: 9781036105556
192 PAGES · PAPERBACK
PUBLISHED: JUNE 2025
WHITE OWL
https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Callum-Moy/a/5905
Highlights
+The history of Madrid through its dramatic early, modern and contemporary periods
+Fascinating stories about the people and foundational events that shaped Madrid
+A wonderful selection of bars and restaurants close to where the history happened
+Over 190 unseen photographs of Madrid and its key cultural and historical sights
+A detailed index on the places, events and characters that have shaped Madrid.