Clements R. Markham

The Story of Majorca and Minorca (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

The story of the Islands of Majorca and Minorca has never been told in our language in a condensed form, although the interest is great from an historical point of view, and the materials sufficient, though not perhaps abundant. It is so closely connected with the history of Aragon and the recovery of the Sicilies from the intruding Angevins that the two cannot be altogether separated. The most that can be done is, as far as practicable, to treat the Aragonese and Sicilian events from a Majorcan point of view. This has been attempted. The stirring events of the conquest of Majorca by Jayme I., the latter part of the reign of his son, and the reigns of Sancho and Jayme III., as well as the adventures and death of Jayme IV., the last of his race, all belong strictly to Majorcan history, as do the chapters on Balearic navigators and the revolt of the 'Comunidades.' The story fills a vi gap in the history of Mediterranean countries which may not be altogether unacceptable to students. This has been one object of the writer. Another object has been to supply more detailed information respecting the events of former times in the islands, for the use of the considerable number of visitors who resort to them. The interest of the scenery and of many localities cannot fail to be much increased by a detailed knowledge of the historical associations connected with them. My principal authorities have been the autobiography of Jayme I., the Chronicle of Muntaner, Desclot, Zurita, and the histories of Dameto and Mut, edited by Bover. My thanks are due for much courtesy and assistance from the Count of Montenegro, H.M. Consul Don Bartolomè Bosch y Cerda, and Señor Albareda of the Grand Hotel at Palma, and to Mr. Gilbert Ogilvy for having kindly made sketches for me of the memorial chair at Alfavia. The story of Minorca necessarily embraces an account of the several British occupations, and of some of the operations of the British fleet with Minorca as a base.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: anboco
• Seitenzahl: 338
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. September 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783736417014
• Artikelnr.: 45811776

Autorenporträt

Clements Robert Markham, known as Sir Clements R. Markham (1830-1916), was an illustrious English geographer, explorer, and writer. He served as Secretary and later President of the Royal Geographical Society, a testament to his significant contributions to the field of geography. His literary works reflect a deep engagement with exploration and historical geography, embodying the Victorian era's spirit of discovery and scholarly inquiry. One of Markham's notable works includes 'The Story of Majorca and Minorca' where he explores the rich history, culture, and geography of these Balearic Islands, offering readers insight into their strategic importance in the Mediterranean over the centuries. Markham's literary style often combined rigorous historical research with vivid descriptions of the places he wrote about, effectively transporting readers to the locales he so meticulously chronicled. His work in promoting geographical knowledge has left an indelible mark on the literature of exploration and on the historical understanding of the regions he studied. The legacy of Sir Clements R. Markham as an author and scholar remains significant, particularly for those with a keen interest in geographical history and the Age of Exploration.