02222nam a22003498a 4500 CR9780511780400 UkCbUP 20180107143413.0 m|||||o||d|||||||| cr|||||||||||| 100519s2010||||enk s ||1 0|eng|d 9780511780400 (ebook) 9780521845137 (hardback) 9780521607216 (paperback) UkCbUP UkCbUP rda DP17 .P55 2010 946 22 Phillips, Jr, William D., author. A Concise History of Spain / [electronic resource] William D. Phillips, Jr, Carla Rahn Phillips. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2010. 1 online resource (362 pages) : digital, PDF file(s). text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Cambridge Concise Histories Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 09 Oct 2015). 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. Phillips, Carla Rahn, author. Print version: 9780521845137 Cambridge Concise Histories. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511780400 Cambridge Books Online 236573 236573