History of Spain

ambassadors from Madrid, so Spain introduced international isolation that continued into the 1950s. Franco called himself the "Chorillo" leader. Although Spain officially followed the policy of neutrality in World War II, Franco supported Nazi Germany. During his authoritarian rule, he appointed all members of the Spanish parliament, the "Cartes" A democratic front, prisons were overcrowded, and martial law prevailed, and the phenomenon of military courts flourished. In order to face the…

the significance of an equally great people: the Moors. In the book, The Moors of Spain, Stanley Lane-Poole reminds the world just how significant the Moorish culture was to the formation of the modern world. Lane-Poole retells how the Moorish Empire took hold of Spain when the Muslim leader, General Tariq Ibn-Ziad and his 7000 men and voyaged to the Iberian Peninsula. The army was “led by a hero”(hhhh) and took Spain by storm, leaving few cities untouched. The Spaniards fell to the greatness of…

by the Congress was to declare independence from the Spanish Crown as a colony, and become its own state of institution. The question: Why did Venezuela seek independence from Spain? Or more specifically what made the loyal colonists favor this decision along with the rest of society or the lower class. The answer: Spain became too busy with internal conflicts to ensure and maintain its duties to its colonies as promised. Primary Source The invasion of the Spanish throne by the French at…

The years leading up to the Spanish Civil War were marked by social and economic instability. The War lasted from 1936 to 1939 and resulted in a new leader and a new government. Conditions in Spain continued to decline creating a poor social, political, and economic state after the establishment of autarky. The new regime and barriers like censorship made it difficult for filmmakers to produce new movies, especially with the emergence of CIFESA. Raza and Locura de amor were two films in…

From 1492-1750, the Atlantic world experienced many social and economic transformations due to new global contacts, such as the emergence of the triangular trade route, the expansion of religion, and the creation of a caste system in New Spain. One of the most important changes during this time period was the establishment and use of a triangular trade route that ran between the Americas, Europe, and Africa. As the Europeans received tobacco and cotton as the first cash crops from the Americas,…

pops? Come visit the wonderful world that is...Barcelona Spain. Barcelona is one of the most colorful,cultural, and loving places to be. Walking around Fundacio Joan Miro is an extravagant experience in this museum with original masterpieces. Cal Pep's is known for its classic seafood dishes,and exquisite mediterranean meals. Also staying at Casa Fuster has a hospitable feel to it, yet classy, with a scenic view. Casa Fuster (in Barcelona, Spain) was once a home converted into a hotel. It was…

Philip II of Spain also known as Philip the Prudent was born in Spain on the 21st of May, 1527 in the province of Valladolid. And he died in 1598. He was the son of Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, Charles V and Queen Isabella of Portugal. And Philip II was a strong catholic King of Spain who led the inquisition again the protestants. His reign as Spain’s king began in the Golden Age in the year of 1556 till 1598. However, his reign saw the economical problem and declined of Spain, which…

With the death the Dictator General Franco of Spain in 1975; Spain began taking the first step towards democracy. In 1993, Spain became a member of the EU, benefitting greatly from the freedom movement of services, people, money, and goods inside of the European Union. Spain also benefited from allowment of movement between countries, allowing the service economy in Southern Spain to flourish. Unfortunately, recent events threaten the short lived prosperity of all members of the union. With…

and Colonization). Spain was a strong military power that wanted to obtain riches and spread Christianity throughout the Americas. Several other noteworthy explorations led by Hernando De Soto in 1539…

by playing a brief piece, which she later dissected further. Skyrm touched a bit on the history of Spain prompting its musicality. For example, she explained how Andalucía is the melting pot region of Spain where most of its musical influences come from. She also touched on how the Christian Reconquista of Spain caused most dissenting culture to repress their influence. I wish Skyrm would have dived into Spain itself more, but once she reached the Nineteenth Century of Spain’s timeline,…