"Cádiz is one of Spain's most beautiful and seductive cities, as rich in history as it is in gastronomy and flamenco music. It is also one of the less overwhelmed by tourism. Whether it will remain so after this elegantly written and enticingly knowledgeable history is a matter for some trepidation." -- Sir Paul Preston, author of Perfidious Albion: Britain and the Spanish Civil War"Helen Crisp and Jules Stewart capture the essence of this unique and ancient settlement, with just the right mix of facts, myths and insight. A joy to read, it moves through 3,000 years of history with elegance and pace. An engaging and thoroughly enjoyable book." -- Jason Webster, author of Duende and The Book of Duende"Lively, evocative and rich in anecdotes, Cádiz takes us on a 3,000-year journey through the multi-cultural history of a city set between two continents and two seas that have forged its vital role in world trade." -- Elizabeth Drayson, University of Cambridge, author of Lost Paradise: The Story of Granada and The Moor's Last Stand: How Seven Centuries of Muslim Rule in Spain Came to an End"An excellent introduction to Cádiz for discerning travelers who use tourism for education rather than destructive, whistle-stop, list-ticking European weekend breaks.

Through the study of one city's history, the reader gains a wealth of knowledge about Spanish history in general." -- Helen Rodgers, co-author of City of Illusions: A History of Granada"Helen Crisp and Jules Stewart have created a sparkling homage to an unsung city. Engaging, complex and filled with a literary eye for the details." -- Nicholas Casey, staff writer, The New York Times Magazine.