A Traveller's History of Spain [Idioma Inglés] - Softcover

Ideal before-you-go reading. (The Daily Telegraph )

One of an excellent series of brief histories (The New York Times ) ---

During its 'golden age', Spain was a political giant whose influence spanned the world from Germany to the Western Pacific. Rich on American gold and silver, Spain was able to send the Armada against England, defeat the Turks and challenge France for the hegemony of Europe. This book will unlock the secrets of Spain's vibrant and colorful past, its people and culture for the interested traveller. It takes the reader on a journey from the earliest settlements on the Iberian Peninsula, through to the influences of the Romans, the Goths and the Muslims, the traumas of expansion and the end of the Empire, right up to the present. There is an extensive gazetteer, cross-referenced with the main text which pinpoints the importance of sites and towns. Illustrated with maps and line drawings, 'A Traveller's History of Spain' will be a fascinating guide to your trip to Spain.. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.