History of Spain

Spain is one of the largest countries after Russia and France. Europe is one that is physically delightful to look at. Whether its for the medieval streets, zest of life or color brought into the country, it doesn't take long for tourists to be hooked. It's impossible to visit spain without seeing landscapes, and history that has been made throughout generations. Barcelona is one of the most popular cities in Spain. It has an active nightlife and a wonderful climate. Barcelona is one of the…

Formation of an Empire Through Power and Greed Joshua Atler 9/27/14 Modern World History Honors Mr. Hardy Ferdinand II was born in 1452 as the son of John II of Aragon. In 1468, he became the king of Sicily, an island near Italy. Before he became the king of Aragon, he married Isabella I in 1469. She was the future queen of Castile, and Ferdinand was the future king of Aragon. In 1474, Isabella inherited the throne of Castile. John II died in 1479, and Ferdinand II then rose to the throne…

Did you know that Spain is the third largest country in Europe? When viewed on a map of Europe, you can see Spain prominently sticking out on the Iberian Peninsula of Europe Spain is a beautiful country with a diverse and unique culture, recognized widely throughout the world. I chose this country because of the deep appreciation I hold for the culture and values upheld by the Spanish people, some of which everybody could stand to incorporate into their daily lives. So here is what you need to…

one of the most attractive cities in the world. Located right next to the ocean in the northeastern part of Spain, Barcelona is one of the most sought after travel destinations today. Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is home to over 4 million people and is also the capital of Catalonia, one of spain self-governing regions. Barcelona has a tremendous amount of rich history that made it the great city it is today and I would love to travel to this great city to learn more about it…

played a very large part in Spain’s military and government history. From his early years, Franco was involved in the military and climbed the ladder to eventually be general and dictator of Spain. At the highest point in his career, Franco lead the Nationalists rebellion against the government which eventually resulted in his position as dictator of Spain. Eventually adopting the name of “El Caudillo”, Francisco Franco would lead Spain into what is now a democracy. Francisco Franco y…

countries gained independence from Spain, so there are many similarities within their individual cultures. Yet, both Costa Rica and Honduras have differences between themselves that makes them their own individual country. In this paper these similarities and differences will be compared and contrasted in order to help the reader understand both countries and their cultures. Costa Rica gained its independence from Spain, on the 15th of September in 1821 after Spain was defeated in the Mexican…

Spain is a country whose culture was created through a fusion of religion and the environment which surrounds the country. In the 21st century, many traditional, local cultures have been lost, overpowered by the combined effects of both a strong central culture and globalism. These two seemingly contradictory terms have managed to coexist, at least for the time being, but that has not been without its tribulations. The folk culture practiced in Spain today includes styles of dance, religious…

The Muslim Invasion of Spain in 711 was a defining moment in Spanish history. It significantly impacted Spanish culture and its various counterparts. The various pieces that make up Spanish culture include Spain’s social structure, its political structure and its Christian heritage. All of these segments of Spanish Culture were distinctly affected by the Muslim Invasion of Spain in 711. While the initial effects of the Muslim invasion distilled into more indirect consequences later on, the most…

Over the course of history, Native Americans have become interpreted as the subject of periphery by cause of the ill assumptions of how the Christians described them as “Savages”. In the works of Christopher Columbus, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, and Bartolomé de las Casas, the Natives characterized as positive views in such ways that they were as civilized as the Spaniards. However, negative contexts indicated that Indians created war and show no signs of respect. No matter the view, there will…

Catalonia and other parts of Spain are basically the same: often watch the same TV shows, listen to the same music, we like the same movie. Their common history is long and deep. Catalonia is part of the birth from Spain. Of course, Spain also has a complex history of the country, bringing together the different forming medieval kingdoms. Catalonia was actively involved in the process of developing the first Spanish constitution of Cádiz in 1812, who founded the modern state of Spain. Prior to…