About the Author

Ian Robertson is the author of the Blue Guides to Portugal and Spain, and he edited and extensively contributed to Portugal: A Companion History. He was born in Tokyo in 1928 and educated at Stowe. He now lines in Arles, France.

Reviews

'Ideal before-you-go reading' The Daily Telegraph '...a series which is invaluable. Whether you're travelling or not.' The Guardian 'One of an excellent series of brief histories'. The New York Times