Henry Carter Hull

Uncover the secrets of Spain's past with this amazing book! From its earliest settlers to the modern era, discover the fascinating stories and cultures that have shaped Spain over the centuries. Learn how the country has developed through empires, wars, and revolutions, and how the unique culture of today has been shaped by its history. Spanning centuries of conquest, revolution, and civil war, the book dives into the history of the Spanish people...

Profiles the people and events of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries that have contributed to Spain's influence on the Western world.

Continuing the story of five interrelated families as they become entangled in events from the beginning of the twentieth century, from the rise of the Third Reich, through the Spanish Civil War and the great dramas of World War II, up to the explosions of the American and Soviet atomic bombs.

Profiles the life of Philip II, ruler of Spain during the sixteenth century, discussing his life, his wives, and his roles as a soldier, prince, statesman, and king.

The adventures of Rodrigo Diaz, who was given the name of El Cid and became one of Spain's national heroes in the eleventh century.

Abandoning his wife and children in war-torn Madrid, architect Ignacio Abel reflects upon the war he left behind, his transformation from bricklayer to bourgeois professional, and his all-consuming love affair with an American woman.

The defeat of the Spanish Armada is one of the turning points in English history, and it was perhaps the defining episode in the long reigns of Elizabeth I of England and Philip II of Spain. The running battle along the Channel between the nimble English ships and the lumbering Spanish galleons has achieved almost legendary status. In this compelling new account John Barratt reconstructs the battle against the Armada in the concise, clear Campaign...