A history of Spain from the earliest times to the death of Ferdinand the Catholic (Volume I)

By Ulick Ralph Burke

Book Overview

From the first tribes of the Iberian Peninsula to the death of Ferdinand the Catholic, the making of Spain emerges here as a single, gripping narrative. This Spanish history volume 1 follows the land through conquest and kingdom, from Rome and the Visigoths to Moorish Spain, the long Reconquista, and the union of crowns that forged the Catholic Monarchs of Spain. Its story reshaped a continent. Burke traces how ancient and medieval Spain became a decisive force in European affairs, setting the stage for empire while remaining rooted in the rivalries of Christian and Muslim power, city and court, crown and locality. In this classic Spanish history book, Ulick Ralph Burke blends meticulous research with a lucid, almost novelistic style, creating a complete history of Spain up to 1516 that is both authoritative and eminently readable. First published in the late nineteenth century, it helped introduce English-language audiences to a unified vision of Spain's past. Ideal for history students seeking a clear survey of Iberian Peninsula history, and as a trusted reference for historians, it also has strong appeal for readers of Prescott and for European medieval history readers drawn to late medieval Spain, the Reconquista and Moorish Spain, and the dawn of global expansion. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353608473
• ISBN13: 9789353608477
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"