Iberia

By: James A. Michener

Narrated by: Larry McKeever

“Massive, beautiful . . . unquestionably some of the best writing on Spain [and] the best that Mr. Michener has ever done on any subject.”—The Wall Street Journal

Spain is an immemorial land like no other, one that James A. Michener, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author and celebrated citizen of the world, came to love as his own. Iberia is Michener’s enduring nonfiction tribute to his cherished second home. In the fresh and vivid prose that is his trademark, he not only reveals the celebrated history of bullfighters and warrior kings, painters and processions, cathedrals and olive orchards, he also shares the intimate, often hidden country he came to know, where the congeniality of living souls is thrust against the dark weight of history. Wild, contradictory, passionately beautiful, this is Spain as experienced by a master writer.

Critic reviews

“From the glories of the Prado to the loneliest stone villages, here is Spain, castle of old dreams and new realities.”—The New York Times

“A dazzling panorama . . . one of the richest and most satisfying books about Spain in living memory.”—Saturday Review

“Kaleidoscopic . . . This book will make you fall in love with Spain.”—The Houston Post

Informative and Enjoyable

I listened to this in prep for vacation to Spain, Andalucia and Madrid. It was worth the time, and I gained a better understanding of many parts of Spain I didn’t know anything about. Loved the section about the Prado! And I enjoyed that it was his own personal story!

Michener's Masterpiece

Michener's masterpiece takes the reader through an epic journey through Iberian history and experience. Iberia is a must read for any history enthusiast.

Michener's plethora of knowledge.

Sometimes too wordy, i recommend to read before going to Spain. delightful descriptions of the regions and people of Spain.

Taste of Spain

The average person would never have had these wonderful experiences. I feel as a must read before going to Spain, so as to know what the lights to be uncovered.

The descriptions of Spain. Yes we studied it in Geography class, but James Michener’s, descriptions brought it to life .

J. Michener’s research is phenomenal. I learned more about Spain, its development and the people, than I ever knew!