The Story of Spain: The Dramatic History of Europe's Most Fascinating Country
". . . the dramatic historical pageant of Spain . . . engages the reader from first page to last." --Midwest Book Review, January 2000". . . written in a style that clearly allows the reader to grasp the intricacies of Spain’s historical elements." --Spain 21 Magazine, Spring 2001"A vivid account of the country's origins and development as a nation..." --David Baird, Lookout Magazine"By far the best introduction for students in English to Spain's history and culture..." --Paul Smith, Professor Emeritus, Department of Spanish, U.C.L.A."For a readable and thorough but not over-long account of Spanish history, The Story of Spain is hard to beat." --Lonely Planet guide to Spain, 2002 edition"The title of this work prepares us for what it is: a history of Spain..." --Ruth Bennett, CUNY, Hispania Magazine