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The Story of Spain, The Dramatic History of Europe's Most Fascinating Country

The Story of Spain, The Dramatic History of Europe's Most Fascinating Country

by Mark R. Williams

  • HISTORY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

The story of poets and painters, saints and conquistadors, emperors and revolutionaries from El Cid, Queen Isabella, Columbus, Cervantes, Goya, Picasso to King Juan Carlos. Chapters focus on ancient Iberia, the Roman era, Moorish Spain, discovery and conquest of America, Spain's Golden Age and decline, the Spanish Civil War and Franco's dictatorship.  (SPN429, $22.95)


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