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"A book of rich detail.--The Wall Street Journal
Bestselling author of Ghosts of Spain Giles Tremlett traverses the rich and varied history of Spain, from prehistoric times to today, in a brief, accessible primer with color illustrations throughout.
Spain's position on Europes southwestern corner has exposed the country to cultural, political, and literal winds blowing from all quadrants throughout the countrys ancient history. Africa lies a mere nine miles to the south, separated by the Strait of Gibraltara mountain range struck, Spaniards believe, by Hercules, in an immaculate and divine display of strength. The Mediterranean connects Spain to the civilizational currents of Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians, and Byzantines as well as the Arabic lands of the near east. Hordes from the Russian steppes were amongst the first to arrive. They would be followed by Visigoths, Arabs, and Napoleonic armies and many more invaders and immigrants. Circular winds and currents extended its borders to the American continent, allowing it to conquer and colonize much of the New World as the first ever global empire. Spain, as we know it today, was made by generations-worth of changing peoples, worshipping Christian, Jewish, and Muslim gods over time. The foundation of its story has been drawn and debated, celebrated and reproached. Whenever it has tried to deny its heterogeneity and create a pure national identity, the narrative has proved impossible to maintain.
In España, Giles Tremlett, who has lived in and written about Spain for over thirty years, swiftly traces every stretch of Spains history to argue that a lack of a homogenous identity is Spain's defining trait. With gorgeous color images, España is perfect for lovers of Spain and fans of international history.
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Product specificaties:
Taal: en
Bindwijze: Hardcover
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 20 september 2022
Aantal pagina's: 320
Hoofdauteur: Giles Tremlett
Hoofduitgeverij: Bloomsbury Publishing Usa
Product breedte: 163 mm
Product hoogte: 36 mm
Product lengte: 236 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 162 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 31 mm
Verpakking lengte: 238 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 995 g
EAN: 9781639730575
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