Spain and Portugal: A Reference Guide From The Renaissance To The Present (European Nations)

Spain and Portugal, a new title from the European Nations series, is a useful reference guide for any student interested in the modern history of Spain and Portugal. This reservoir of information contains a concise narrative history, a chronology, and an A-to-Z encyclopedia covering significant people, places, events, and issues in Spanish and Portuguese history. In addition to history, Spain and Portugal is useful for students studying Spanish and Portuguese culture and language as well. The author's expertise in culture and literature adds an extra dimension to the content of the book by providing information that is not readily available in English anywhere else. Federico Garcia Lorca; Antoni Gaudi; Ignacio de Loyola; Madrid; Pablo Picasso; The Spanish Inquisition; War of the Spanish Succession; and Miguel de Unamuno. "Spain and Portugal, a new title in the European Nations series, is a useful reference guide for any student interested in the modern history of the Iberian countries. This book offers a concise narrative history, a chronology, and an A-to-Z encyclopedia covering significant people, places, events, and issues in Spanish and Portuguese history. In addition to history, Spain and Portugal is useful for students studying Spanish and Portuguese culture and literature. The authors' expertise in these areas adds an extra dimension to the content of the book by providing information that is not readily available in English anywhere else, offering both curious readers and academic scholars an extremely comprehensive study of Spanish and Portuguese history."--Jacket Serves as a reference guide for any student interested in the modern history of Spain and Portugal. This work contains a concise narrative history, a chronology, and an A-to-Z encyclopedia covering significant people, places, events, and issues in Spanish and Portuguese history. Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on notable people, places, events, and issues in the history of Spain and Portugal, and includes a brief narrative history and a chronology. Alphabetically arranged entries offer an overview of the history of Spain and Portugal, covering people, places, events, and issues.