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14 books about Madeira tagged “history”.
The standard modern reference on Madeira wine. This comprehensively updated edition covers the islands’ history and geography, the vineyards and winemaking, a guide to current producers and shippers, and tasting notes on more than 400 wines. Shortlisted for the André Simon Award.
A classic, widely regarded as one of the greatest books ever written on Madeira. Written by Noël Cossart of the Cossart Gordon shipping family from insider knowledge of the trade, this expanded edition was edited and updated by Mannie Berk of the Rare Wine Co.
A completely revised edition of Liddell’s authoritative study (the original was shortlisted for the André Simon Award), covering the island’s history, grape varieties, producers and the wines themselves, brought up to date.
A classic mid-century monograph on Madeira wine, part of Croft-Cooke’s fortified-wine trilogy alongside his books on Sherry and Port — a literary, historically minded account of the island’s wine and trade. Available secondhand.
A short classic by the great wine writer André Simon with Elizabeth Craig, pairing essays on Madeira wine with recipes for Madeira cake, sauces and dishes that use the wine — an early bridge between Madeira wine and gastronomy. Available secondhand.
Michelin’s illustrated Green Guide covering Portugal together with Madeira and the Azores, with star-rated attractions, essays on history, art and culture, and suggested touring itineraries.
A comprehensive German-language Baedeker guide to Madeira combining nature, culture and history with sightseeing, touring suggestions and practical tips, plus a large fold-out travel map.
W. H. Koebel’s engaging Edwardian portrait of Madeira, weaving the island’s history with contemporary life and travel, illustrated with photographs by Mildred Cossart.
Anthony Drexel Biddle’s turn-of-the-century account of the Madeira Islands — history, scenery, vine-culture and society — with full-page illustrations and maps.
John Driver’s first-hand letters from 1830s Madeira, with an appendix on the island’s history, climate and wine trade — a vivid early-19th-century portrait.
A Portuguese-language narrative history spanning 600 years of Madeira — from Zarco’s 1419 landing and the Funchal sugar barons through the Atlantic slave economy to the 1976 autonomy.
Volume IV of Rui Carita’s monumental Portuguese-language history of Madeira, on the 18th century: royal centralisation, the captain-general, the Church and the treasury.
A richly illustrated Dutch Dominicus guide to Madeira, strong on history, culture, landscape and nature alongside practical travel information.
The Spanish Anaya Touring “Guía Viva” to Madeira — selected hotels and restaurants, context on history, art and nature, and practical info including Porto Santo.