A Concise History of Spain - Couverture souple

Phillips Jr., William D.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521607213 ISBN 13 : 9780521607216

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Book by Phillips Jr William D Phillips Carla Rahn

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The 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 book 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 the 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.

Biographie de l'auteur

William D. Phillips, Jr. is Professor of History at the University of Minnesota and directed the Center for Early Modern History there from 2001 to 2008. His previous publications include Testimonies from the Columbus Lawsuits (edited 2000), The Worlds of Christopher Columbus (with Carla Rahn Phillips, 1992, 'Spain in America' (Second) Prize, awarded by the Spanish government), Historia de la esclavitud en España (1990), Slavery from Roman Times to the Early Transatlantic Trade (1985), and Enrique IV and the Crisis of Fifteenth-Century Castile (1978). He is a corresponding member of the Spanish Royal Academy of History.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521607213
• ISBN 13: 9780521607216
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 359