Malcolm Jack has written about eighteenth-century philosophy and literature and has edited the works of both Lady Wortley Montagu and William Beckford. His most recent book, Sintra: A Glorious Eden, was published in 2002. He has had a home in Portugal for many years.

'Malcolm Jack is a surefooted and erudite guide to the labyrinth of historical Lisbon. The city's Moorish past, the age of discovery when Lisbon was the harbour from which the limits of the world were explored, the architectural splendours of the Manueline age, the desolation of the great earthquake of 1755, the Grand Tours of Beckford and Byron, the weird urban fantasies of Pessoa, the hauntingly nostalgic airs of fado - all are conjured up in this splendid book.' Robert Irwin, Historian, Arabist and novelist 'A scholarly yet highly entertaining introduction to Lisbon. The author constantly draws on his extensive knowledge of contemporary travel literature but his main source of description and insight derives from his own, direct observation of all the nooks and crannies of old Lisbon and his unique ability to capture the spirit of the place. Recommended as essential reading for Lisbon lovers, prospective travellers, Lusophiles and others.' Professor Joao Almeida Flor, University of LisbonANGLO-PORTUGUESE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER'Any good historian must provide an engaging narrative, be able to relate ideas to history and provide savoury anecdote. Malcolm Jack does all of these things.'- Philip Jenkins 'a vivid biography of my favourite city' - Barry Humphries, Sunday Telegraph Books of the Year

Malcolm Jack has written about eighteenth-century philosophy and literature and has edited the works of both Lady Wortley Montagu and William Beckford. His most recent book, Sintra: A Glorious Eden, was published in 2002. He has had a home in Portugal for many years.

'Malcolm Jack is a surefooted and erudite guide to the labyrinth of historical Lisbon. The city's Moorish past, the age of discovery when Lisbon was the harbour from which the limits of the world were explored, the architectural splendours of the Manueline age, the desolation of the great earthquake of 1755, the Grand Tours of Beckford and Byron, the weird urban fantasies of Pessoa, the hauntingly nostalgic airs of fado - all are conjured up in this splendid book.' Robert Irwin, Historian, Arabist and novelist 'A scholarly yet highly entertaining introduction to Lisbon. The author constantly draws on his extensive knowledge of contemporary travel literature but his main source of description and insight derives from his own, direct observation of all the nooks and crannies of old Lisbon and his unique ability to capture the spirit of the place. Recommended as essential reading for Lisbon lovers, prospective travellers, Lusophiles and others.' Professor Joao Almeida Flor, University of LisbonANGLO-PORTUGUESE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER'Any good historian must provide an engaging narrative, be able to relate ideas to history and provide savoury anecdote. Malcolm Jack does all of these things.'- Philip Jenkins 'a vivid biography of my favourite city' - Barry Humphries, Sunday Telegraph Books of the Year

Malcolm Jack has written about eighteenth-century philosophy and literature and has edited the works of both Lady Wortley Montagu and William Beckford. His most recent book, Sintra: A Glorious Eden, was published in 2002. He has had a home in Portugal for many years.

'Malcolm Jack is a surefooted and erudite guide to the labyrinth of historical Lisbon. The city's Moorish past, the age of discovery when Lisbon was the harbour from which the limits of the world were explored, the architectural splendours of the Manueline age, the desolation of the great earthquake of 1755, the Grand Tours of Beckford and Byron, the weird urban fantasies of Pessoa, the hauntingly nostalgic airs of fado - all are conjured up in this splendid book.' Robert Irwin, Historian, Arabist and novelist 'A scholarly yet highly entertaining introduction to Lisbon. The author constantly draws on his extensive knowledge of contemporary travel literature but his main source of description and insight derives from his own, direct observation of all the nooks and crannies of old Lisbon and his unique ability to capture the spirit of the place. Recommended as essential reading for Lisbon lovers, prospective travellers, Lusophiles and others.' Professor Joao Almeida Flor, University of LisbonANGLO-PORTUGUESE SOCIETY NEWSLETTER'Any good historian must provide an engaging narrative, be able to relate ideas to history and provide savoury anecdote. Malcolm Jack does all of these things.'- Philip Jenkins 'a vivid biography of my favourite city' - Barry Humphries, Sunday Telegraph Books of the Year