Auke de Haan: The History of Spain, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Spain has shaped world history to a degree that few nations can match, from the Reconquista and the building of the largest empire of its age to the turbulence of the twentieth century. The History of Spain traces the country's story from the ancient Iberian and Celtiberian peoples through Roman occupation, Visigoth kingdoms, Islamic Al-Andalus, the Reconquista, the Catholic Monarchs, the Conquest of the Americas, the Habsburg and Bourbon dynasties, the Napoleonic wars, the Spanish Civil War, and the democratic transition after Franco.

The book gives full attention to Spain's extraordinary cultural and regional diversity, covering Castile, Catalonia, Andalusia, and the Basque Country within the broader national story. It addresses the colonial legacy, the Inquisition, and the painful divisions of the twentieth century with honesty and balance. Readers will come away with a rich understanding of a country whose history has left its mark on the entire world.

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Reader review:"A remarkably thorough overview of a country with one of the most eventful histories in the world. I particularly appreciated the attention given to the regional diversity of Spain." -- Isabel M.

This title is suitable for European history, Iberian studies, and world history sections. It appeals to a broad readership and is well suited for public libraries, academic collections, and bookshops serving readers interested in Spanish and Latin American history.

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