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The History of Spain Peter Pierson

The History of Spain By Peter Pierson

The History of Spain by Peter Pierson


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The History of Spain by Peter Pierson

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.

About Peter Pierson

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

Table of Contents

Series Foreword by Frank W. Thackeray and John E. Findling Preface A Note on Usage Timeline of Historical Events 1 Spain Today 2 The Historic Foundations of Spain 3 Reconquest 4 Union and Empire 5 Imperial Spain 6 Tradition and Enlightenment 7 Six Turbulent Decades 8 A Search for Stability 9 A Troubled New Century 10 Republic and Civil War 11 Dictatorship 12 Democracy: From 1976 to the First Years of the Twenty-First Century Notable People in the History of Spain Bibliographic Essay Index

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NPB9781440868405
9781440868405
1440868409
The History of Spain by Peter Pierson
New
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
2019-10-01
288
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