: Entries on the Inquisition, the Black Death, and the Spanish diplomats who frequented Nazi brothels. The Experience of Reading Eslava Galán
: Scientific explanations for the "flight" of witches and the liquefaction of saintly blood. Enciclopedia Eslava Juan Eslava Galan rar
Everything (or almost everything) you need to know to be reasonably cultured : Entries on the Inquisition, the Black Death,
: Why Visigothic law prohibited a bald man from being king. In a world saturated with fragmented information, Spanish
In a world saturated with fragmented information, Spanish author offers a sanctuary of curated knowledge in his book, Enciclopedia Eslava . Subtitled "Todo (o casi todo) lo que debes saber para ser razonablemente culto," this work isn't your grandfather’s dusty encyclopedia; it’s a vibrant, 700-page conversational journey through history, mystery, and the curious quirks of human culture. Why this "Encyclopedia" is Different
: The origin of ketchup (linked to the Roman garum ), the reality of gladiators, and even the "Viagra" that supposedly killed King Ferdinand the Catholic.
The book tackles over 100 diverse topics with rigor and a healthy dose of humor. Some of the highlights include: