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The History of Spain

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

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Publishing Details

Full Title:

The History of Spain

Contributors:

By (Author) Peter Pierson

ISBN:

9781440868405

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Greenwood Press

Publication Date:

1st October 2019

Edition:

2nd edition

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

Tertiary Education

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Politics and government

Dewey:

946

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

288

Dimensions:

Width 156mm, Height 235mm

Weight:

567g

Description

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.

Author Bio

Peter Pierson, PhD, is professor of history emeritus at Santa Clara University.

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