A Concise History of Spain by William D Phillips Jr
Modern Spain has developed from a complex history, a diverse population, and continual contact with outside influences. This updated and revised volume moves from prehistoric times to the present, incorporating recent scholarship and focusing on politics, society, economy, culture, and personalities. Written in an engaging style, it introduces key themes that have shaped Spanish history. These include its varied landscapes and climate zones; the impact of waves of human migrations; and Spain's importance as a bridge between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, between Europe and Africa, and between Europe and Latin America. Another key theme is religion, particularly militant Catholic Christianity, its centuries of conflict with Islam and Protestantism, and debates over the place of religion in modern Spanish life. Illustrations, maps, and a guide to further information about major cultural figures, books to read, and places of interest make the history of this fascinating country come alive.-
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William D. Phillips, Jr. is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Minnesota. His previous publications include The Worlds of Christopher Columbus (with Carla Rahn Phillips, 1992), which received the 'Spain in America [Second] Prize', awarded by the Spanish government. He has also written extensively on the history of slavery, including Slavery in Medieval and Early Modern Iberia (2013). Carla Rahn Phillips is Union Pacific Professor Emerita at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Her research focuses on the history, society, and economy of Spain, 1500 to 1800. She has received awards from the American Historical Association, the American Association of Publishers, and the government of Spain, most recently the Premio de Historia de Órdenes Españolas, presented by King Felipe VI in 2024.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781009779784 |
| ISBN 10 | 1009779788 |
| Title | A Concise History of Spain |
| Author | William D Phillips Jr |
| Series | Cambridge Concise Histories |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2026-07-31 |
| Number of pages | 497 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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