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Cambridge Concise Histories Ser.: Concise History of Spain by Carla Rahn Phillips and William D. Phillips Jr. (2015, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-101107525055
ISBN-139781107525054
eBay Product ID (ePID)217021184
Product Key Features
Number of Pages456 Pages
Publication NameConcise History of Spain
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEurope / Spain & Portugal, Europe / General
Publication Year2015
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaHistory
AuthorCarla Rahn Phillips, William D. Phillips Jr.
SeriesCambridge Concise Histories Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight22.9 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2015-023289
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal946
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of Content1. The land and its early inhabitants; 2. Ancient legacies; 3. Diversity in medieval Spain; 4. The rise of Spain to international prominence; 5. Spain as the first global empire; 6. Toward modernity: from the Napoleonic invasion to Alfonso XIII; 7. The struggle for the Spanish soul: republic, civil war, and dictatorship; 8. New Spain, new Spaniards: European, democratic, and multicultural; Chronology and rulers; Guide to further information; Index.
SynopsisThe rich cultural and political life of Spain has emerged from its complex history, from the diversity of its peoples, and from continual contact with outside influences. This updated edition traces that history from prehistoric times to the present, focusing particularly on culture, society, politics, and personalities. Written in an engaging style, it introduces readers to key themes that have shaped Spain's history and culture. These include its varied landscapes and climates; the impact of waves of diverse human migrations; the importance of its location as a bridge between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean and Europe and Africa; and religion, particularly militant Catholic Christianity and its centuries of conflict with Islam and Protestantism, as well as debates over the place of the church in modern Spain. Illustrations, maps and a guide to further reading, major cultural figures, and places to see make the history of this fascinating country come alive., An updated edition of this concise survey of Spain's complex history from prehistoric times to the present, focusing particularly on culture, society, politics, and personalities. Written in an engaging style and using illustrations, maps and guides to further reading, it introduces key themes that shaped Spain's rich history and culture.
LC Classification NumberDP17
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