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A History Of Spain: Founded On The Historia De Espana Y De La Civilizacion Espanola Of Rafael Altamira

A History Of Spain: Founded On The Historia De Espana Y De La Civilizacion Espanola Of Rafael Altamira

Chapman, Charles E.

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1432565796
ISBN13: 9781432565794
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 580
Weight: 1.85
Height: 1.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A History of Spain is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth account of the history of Spain, based on the work of Rafael Altamira's Historia de Espana y de la Civilizacion Espanola. Written by Charles E. Chapman, this book covers the period from prehistoric times to the present day, exploring the political, social, economic, and cultural developments that have shaped Spain's rich and diverse history.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific period in Spain's history. The first section discusses Spain's pre-Roman past, including the Iberian and Celtiberian cultures. The second section covers the Roman period, including the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula and the subsequent Romanization of Spain. The third section explores the Visigothic period, including the establishment of the Visigothic kingdom and the conversion of Spain to Christianity.The fourth section covers the Islamic period, including the Arab conquest of Spain, the establishment of the Umayyad Caliphate, and the subsequent period of Muslim rule in Spain. The fifth section covers the Christian reconquest of Spain, including the establishment of the Kingdom of Castile and the Kingdom of Aragon. The sixth section covers the Golden Age of Spain, including the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, the conquest of the Americas, and the emergence of Spain as a major European power.The final section covers the modern period, including the decline of Spain as a world power, the Spanish Civil War, and the transition to democracy in the post-Franco era. Throughout the book, Chapman provides detailed analysis and interpretation of the key events and trends in Spain's history, as well as highlighting the contributions of important figures such as El Cid, Christopher Columbus, and Miguel de Cervantes.Overall, A History of Spain is a comprehensive and engaging book that provides a thorough understanding of Spain's rich and complex history. It is an ideal resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of this fascinating country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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