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A History of Spain
Series: Bloomsbury Essential Histories
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This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Spanish, European, or Iberian history. It serves as a core or supplementary text across dedicated history modules and broader European studies, especially for those encountering Spanish history for the first time.
This expanded new edition has been revised throughout in order to amplify key points. The last chapter brings the story up to date and includes discussion of recent events such as the 2004 Madrid bombings and the 2008 general election. The second edition also features additional maps and figures.
'Clear, comprehensive, up-to-date - Barton's text is an incisive and accessible introduction for students and others interested in Spanish history' -James W. Brodman, University of Central Arkansas, USA 'This leading synthesis of Spanish history now analyzes events since 2004. Students and teachers will also welcome a number of new quotations, maps and figures' -Bethany Aram, Professor of Spanish History, International College of Seville, Spain
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An invaluable introductory textbook that provides students with a concise overview of the whole sweep of Spanish history, from its prehistoric origins right through to the present day. Simon Barton offers a clear and balanced account of the country’s strikingly rich and diverse history.
This is an ideal core text for dedicated modules on Spanish History and Iberian History, or a supplementary text for broader modules on European History, which may be offered at all levels of an undergraduate History, Spanish or European Studies degree. In addition it is a crucial resource for students who may be studying the history of Spain for the first time as part of a taught postgraduate degree in Spanish, European History, Spanish History or European Studies.
New to this Edition:
- Revised and updated throughout in light of the latest research
- Provides coverage of recent events, such as the 2004 Madrid bombings, the general election of 2008 and the legalization of gay marriage
- Includes additional maps and figures
Series: Bloomsbury Essential Histories
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780230200128
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 June 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Edition: 2nd edition
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 214.0mm
Weight: 442g
Pages: 352
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About the Author
SIMON BARTON is Professor of Spanish History at the University of Exeter, UK.
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