Available Formats
Hardback, 2nd edition
Published: 1st October 2019
Paperback
Published: 30th January 1999
Hardback
Published: 30th January 1999
The History of Spain
By (Author) Peter Pierson
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Greenwood Press
1st October 2019
2nd edition
United States
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Politics and government
946
Hardback
288
Width 156mm, Height 235mm
567g
Updated from the original 1999 publication, The History of Spain examines Spain's long and fascinating history, from the earliest cave dwellers of Altamira to today's current political strife with Catalonia. This updated and expanded edition of The History of Spain offers an in-depth examination of Europe's fifth largest economy, providing important coverage on the last two decades of Spanish history in particular. Following a general introduction to Spain, its government, and the diversity of its people and geography, this volume follows Spain's unique history chronologically from the earliest archeological evidence. Starting with Spain's incorporation into the Roman Empire, subsequent chapters cover Spain's medieval experience of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism; its unification; its "Golden Age" of world empire and cultural splendor; Napoleon's invasion of Spain; and its troubled period that lasted for more than a century. The volume examines why, in 1936, Spain exploded into civil war followed by three dozen years of dictatorship. It also gives extended treatment to Spain's successful transition to democracy since 1975. Ideal for a general reader, student, or traveler, The History of Spain provides a concise and lively introduction to Spain, its people, and traditions.
Peter Pierson, PhD, is professor of history emeritus at Santa Clara University.