The history of Spain
By: Peter Pierson.
Series: The Greenwood histories of the modern nations,
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
Subjects: Spain -- History.
Description: "Pierson, a noted authority on Spanish history, traces Spain's foundations in the Roman empire and Muslim conquest to its golden age in the late Middle Ages, its subsequent decline, and its struggle to build a democratic government and modern economy following the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. The work provides a timeline of events in Spanish history, brief biographies of key figures, and a bibliographic essay of interest to students and general readers."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-202) and index.