Crónicas del Madrid secreto : Ochenta historias singulares de la Villa y Corte

Why did Cybele, a pagan goddess of Thracian origin, become an emblematic figure of Madrid? What is the connection between the great Leonardo da Vinci and this city? What role did the Spanish capital play in the moon landing? Pedro Ortega, one of Madrid's most insightful contemporary observers, has unearthed secret archives, rescued lost manuscripts, and deciphered hidden clues to compose a captivating and groundbreaking chronicle of Spain's capital, a book that will surprise even those who thought they knew everything about the city's history. In this way, the author finds and reassembles the missing pieces of the formidable and labyrinthine puzzle that is Madrid, while also presenting us with an exceptional practical guide to exploring the capital.