Angel Smith, "Historical Dictionary of Spain"
Angel Smith, "Historical Dictionary of Spain"
Publisher: Scarecrow Press | 2009 | ISBN: 0810858495 | English | PDF | 784 pages | 84.3 Mb
Publisher: Scarecrow Press | 2009 | ISBN: 0810858495 | English | PDF | 784 pages | 84.3 Mb
For years Spain was under a dictatorship until democracy was recovered in 1978 under the form of a constitutional monarchy. In 1986 it joined the European Union and has experienced an economic and cultural renaissance. Today, Spain has the seventh largest economy in the world.
The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Spain is an unrivalled reference guide to Spanish history and politics from the Middle Ages to the present. With its chronology, introductory essay, and over seven hundred dictionary entries on major Spanish organizations, including political parties, trade unions, and state bodies; the various regions and languages which comprise Spain, including Catalonia and the Basque Country; and major figures in Spanish culture and the arts, the Historical Dictionary of Spain allows readers to easily follow the major changes Spain has undergone.
The present volume is to be congratulated for providing much background on this complicated period in Spain's history. The volume is completed by a comprehensive and up-to-date bibliography of puiblications in both English and Spanish. The volume will reward its users with an excellent introduction to Spain's transition from a semi-feudal society through the bitter struggles of the Civil War and the subsequent struggle to secure a place for Spain as a full member of the European Union and NATO. In short this is a worthy addition to this excellent series. (Reference Reviews, Volume 23, 2009 )
The author…has succeeded in providing a concise yet thorough history of this complex and fascinating country….An excellent reference source for all things Spanish….Smith's book is also very useful for following the rapid changes that have been occuring in Spain over the past century or so….The entries are well written and are well cross-referenced….This is a great reference source for academics libraries….For academic libraries supporting programs in history and Spanish language and culture, it is highly recommended. (American Reference Books Annual, May 2009 )
The author…has succeeded in providing a concise yet thorough history of this complex and fascinating country….An excellent reference source for all things Spanish….Smith's book is also very useful for following the rapid changes that have been occuring in Spain over the past century or so….The entries are well written and are well cross-referenced….This is a great reference source for academics libraries….For academic libraries supporting programs in history and Spanish language and culture, it is highly recommended. (American Reference Books Annual, May 2009 )
Angel Smith is Reader in Modern Spain History at the University of Leeds.
Angel Smith, "Historical Dictionary of Spain"
