Spain & Portugal 76

Bestselling author Giles Tremlett traverses the rich and varied history of Spain, from prehistoric times to today, in a brief, accessible primer for visitors, curious readers and hispanophiles. 'Tre……続きを見る

Matthew Hall brings to life the fascinating story of Colonel Martin Herford, the most decorated doctor of World War II, covering his service in the Spanish Civil War until the end of World War II. E……続きを見る

An accessible e-guide to the Spanish Civil War, the first great, heroic confrontation between fascism and democracy in Europe. The Spanish Civil War of 1936–39 was of enormous international as well ……続きを見る

The story of a group of idealistic British volunteers who achieved the first victory against Fascism – the greatest unknown turning point of the 20th century. In 1937 a group of idealistic British v……続きを見る

A brilliant, concise account of the painting often described as the most important work of art produced in the twentieth century, as part of the stunning Landmark Library series. Pablo Picasso had a……続きを見る

The essential history of an iconic European city, by Cambridge academic Elizabeth Drayson. 'An admirable achievement... [Drayson has] expertise as a scholar and command as a storyteller' BBC History……続きを見る

This handbook offers comprehensive coverage of the history of Spain, exploring key themes and events in four broad but not necessarily rigid temporal categories: medieval, early modern, nineteenth c……続きを見る

Uma visão panorâmica da invasão da Ucrânia e uma reflexão profunda sobre as suas consequências na defesa nacional portuguesa. A análise geopolítica, estratégica, tática e de Direito Internacional, a……続きを見る

Known as a time of revolutions in science, the early modern era in Europe was characterized by the emergence of new disciplines and ways of thinking. Taking this conceit a step further, Sacred Habit……続きを見る

¡Vino! explores the history and identity of Spanish wine production from the mid-nineteenth century to today. Nineteenth-century infestations of oidium fungus and phylloxera aphids devastated French……続きを見る

No verão de 1941, no auge da Segunda Guerra Mundial, em África, no Deserto Ocidental, David Stirling, um jovem oficial aristocrata, entediado e excêntrico, apareceu com um plano radical e inteiramen……続きを見る

Gibraltar, located at the meeting points of Europe and Africa, preserves within its fortifications a rich testament to human conflict spanning 600 years. In 1068 the ruling Spanish Muslims built a l……続きを見る

Between 1550–1600, Europe witnessed a rapid evolution in the art of ship design which enabled safer and more efficient transatlantic travel. This was the pinnacle of the Age of Discovery and Explora……続きを見る

Ricardo Casas y Francisco Uzcanga se conocieron en 1978, cuando eran compañeros en un colegio de Donostia. Como todos los escolares, compartieron clases, recreos, actividades extraescolares y proyec……続きを見る

Een jaar zonder lente is een meeslepend en openhartig verhaal. Een tikje filosofisch, met een optimistische kwinkslag en een hoopvolle blik op de toekomst. Torremolinos (Spanje), lente 2020. Marilyn……続きを見る

Como é que Putin conseguiu galvanizar o seu povo para o apoiar na guerra genocida contra a Ucrânia? E porque é que tantos russos abraçam o fascismo? A Rússia está hoje impregnada de simbologia fasci……続きを見る

“O que faziam os nossos antepassados? Andavam, basicamente, à paulada. E faziam-no sobretudo entre eles. De resto, fizeram-no em datas tantas que o melhor é esquecermos aqui as que não nos brindaram……続きを見る

En este breve y debelador ensayo, su autor analiza desde una posición crítica y rigurosa los postulados fundamentales recogidos en las principales obras de Blas Infante, poniendo de relieve las fala……続きを見る

The Condor Legion was the expeditionary force of soldiers and airmen sent by Hitler to aid Franco's Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War. The Germans used the war as an opportunity to develop equip……続きを見る

Constant Spanish guerrilla activity so drained the resources and diverted the attention of the French military that Wellington was able to advance against and overcome a numerically superior enemy. ……続きを見る

The all-volunteer 'Blue Division' was a formation that allowed Franco's technically neutral Spain to support Nazi Germany's invasion of Russia. Following initial training in Germany, the Blue Divisi……続きを見る

Las elites han estado en el centro de muchos de los debates de las últimas décadas y a ellas se alude constantemente; sin embargo, la discusión ha estado tradicionalmente constreñida a interpretacio……続きを見る

A highly illustrated history of the Spanish conquest of Mexico from 1519 to 1521, an epic clash of civilisations that saw the destruction of the Aztec Empire. In 1519, the Conquistador Hernán Cortés……続きを見る

A highly illustrated study of the battle of Malplaquet, the last and bloodiest of Marlborough's victories in the 18th century War of the Spanish Succession. In 1709, after eight years of war, France……続きを見る

A highly illustrated account of the battle of Talavera in 1809, one of the major battles of the Peninsular War. The battle of Talavera in 1809 was one of the major battles of the Peninsular War and ……続きを見る

Packed with illustrations and maps, this slim volume examines Wellington's comeback in Portugal, which ultimately led to the end of its French occupation. In October 1810 the Allied position in Port……続きを見る

A fully illustrated and detailed account of the retreat to Corunna, one of the epic campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars. Late in 1808 Sir John Moore found himself virtually alone with his small British……続きを見る

Esplora la meravigliosa città di Madrid, una meta che unisce la ricca storia della Spagna con la vitalità della vita moderna. Con una straordinaria architettura, una vivace scena artistica e una del……続きを見る

Ucrânia: o país de que todos falamos e que todos queremos conhecer. «Terra de fronteira» entre a Europa e a Ásia, tem sido disputada ao longo do tempo por sucessivos senhores da guerra, reinos e imp……続きを見る

Este libro analiza las relaciones entre el Estado y la Iglesia Católica y su dimensión social, especialmente durante los siglos XIX y XX, tanto desde el punto de vista de los católicos, como desde e……続きを見る