Ghosts Of Spain

Author : Giles Tremlett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0802716741
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ghosts of Spain written by Giles Tremlett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-03-13 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eloquent odyssey through Spain's dark history journeys into the heart of the Spanish Civil War to examine the causes and consequences of a painful recent past, as well as its repercussions in terms of the discovery of mass graves containing victims of Franco's death squads and the lives of modern-day Spaniards. Reprint.

Author : Giles Tremlett
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 0571247903
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ghosts of Spain written by Giles Tremlett and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2008-10-02 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spanish are reputed to be amongst Europe's most voluble people. So why have they kept silent about the terrors of the Spanish Civil War and the rule of dictator Generalísimo Francisco Franco? The appearance - sixty years after that war ended - of mass graves containing victims of General Franco's death squads has finally broken what Spaniards call 'the pact of forgetting'. At this charged moment, Giles Tremlett embarked on a journey around Spain - and through Spanish history. As well as a moving exploration of Spanish politics, Tremlett's journey was also an attempt to make sense of his personal experience of the Spanish. Why do they dislike authority figures, but are cowed by a doctor's white coat? How had women embraced feminism without men noticing? What binds gypsies, jails and flamenco? Why do the Spanish go to plastic surgeons, donate their organs, visit brothels or take cocaine more than other Europeans? 'Lively and well-informed . . . at once a history, a journalistic inquiry and a travel book.' Sunday Telegraph

Author : Tremlett Giles
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ghosts of Spain written by Tremlett Giles and published by . This book was released on with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Giles Tremlett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1639730583
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book España written by Giles Tremlett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A book of rich detail.”--The Wall Street Journal Bestselling author of Ghosts of Spain Giles Tremlett traverses the rich and varied history of Spain, from prehistoric times to today, in a brief, accessible primer with color illustrations throughout. Spain's position on Europe's southwestern corner has exposed the country to cultural, political, and literal winds blowing from all quadrants throughout the country's ancient history. Africa lies a mere nine miles to the south, separated by the Strait of Gibraltar-a mountain range struck, Spaniards believe, by Hercules, in an immaculate and divine display of strength. The Mediterranean connects Spain to the civilizational currents of Phoenicians, Romans, Carthaginians, and Byzantines as well as the Arabic lands of the near east. Hordes from the Russian steppes were amongst the first to arrive. They would be followed by Visigoths, Arabs, and Napoleonic armies and many more invaders and immigrants. Circular winds and currents extended its borders to the American continent, allowing it to conquer and colonize much of the New World as the first ever global empire. Spain, as we know it today, was made by generations-worth of changing peoples, worshipping Christian, Jewish, and Muslim gods over time. The foundation of its story has been drawn and debated, celebrated and reproached. Whenever it has tried to deny its heterogeneity and create a “pure” national identity, the narrative has proved impossible to maintain. In España, Giles Tremlett, who has lived in and written about Spain for over thirty years, swiftly traces every stretch of Spain's history to argue that a lack of a homogenous identity is Spain's defining trait. With gorgeous color images, España is perfect for lovers of Spain and fans of international history.

Author : Simon Barton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1137013478
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Spain written by Simon Barton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Draycot Montagu Dell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ghosts of the Spanish main written by Draycot Montagu Dell and published by . This book was released on 1935 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Daniele Varè
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ghosts of the Spanish Steps written by Daniele Varè and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reminiscences of modern Rome, Roman history, and Roman personalities, by a long-time resident of the city.

Author : Brian D. Bunk
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780822339434
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ghosts of Passion written by Brian D. Bunk and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2007-03-28 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVDeals with central problem in modern Spanish history-- why did civil war break out in 1936-- arguing that cultural representations of earlier revolution helped trigger the war through focus on social tensions around religion and gender./div

Author : Enrique Ávila López
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modern Spain written by Enrique Ávila López and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-12-07 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fulfilling the need for English-source material on contemporary Spain, this book supplies readers with an in-depth, interdisciplinary guide to the country of Spain and its intricate, diverse culture. Far from a usual reference book, Modern Spain takes the reader through the country's history, economy, and politics as well as topics that address Spain's popular culture, such as food, sports, and sexuality. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of its content, this book differs from the average typical English manuals that very rarely cover in depth the whole array of interesting issues that define Spain in the 21st century. The vast amount of information makes this book the perfect companion for any reader wishing to learn more about Spain. Packed with current facts and statistics, this book offers an unbiased view of a modern country, making it an ideal source for undergraduate students and scholars.

Author : Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
ISBN 13 : 1400007771
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fodor's See It Spain written by Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on accommodations, restaurants, shopping, sights, and transportation in Spain.