Details: During its "golden age", Spain was a political giant whose influence spanned the world from Germany to the Western Pacific. Rich on American gold & silver, Spain was able to send the Armada against Engl&, defeat the Turks & challenge France for the hegemony of Europe. This book will unlock the secrets of Spain's vibrant & colorful past, its people & culture for the interested traveller. It takes the reader on a journey from the earliest settlements on the Iberian Peninsula, through the influences of the Romans, the Goths & the Muslims, the traumas of expansion & the end of the Empire, right up to the present. Ideal for: People traveling to Spain, with an interest of the history of the place they are visiting. Should be read by anyone going to the country to help understand recent history. This is the book for any potential traveller. This paperback book has 242 pages & measures: 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.4cm