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España: A Brief History of Spain

byGiles Tremlett

Giles Tremlett offers an accessible history of Spain from prehistoric settlement to the present. He moves through Roman rule, Islamic al-Andalus, Christian kingdoms, global empire, religious conflict, civil war, dictatorship, democracy, and regional tensions, emphasizing the country's internal diversity and connections beyond Europe. Illustrations and concise chapters introduce major figures while keeping social and cultural change in view. Tremlett shows Spain as a place repeatedly assembled from competing identities, languages, memories, and political projects, providing context for both its extraordinary influence and the arguments that continue to shape national life.

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing

Publication date

Sep 20, 2022

Format

Print edition

Pages

320

ISBN

9781639730575