Spain: Its Greatness and Decay, 1479-1788

By Martin Andrew Sharp Hume and Edward Armstrong

Book Overview

""Spain: Its Greatness And Decay, 1479-1788"" is a historical book written by Martin A. S. Hume. The book explores the rise and fall of Spain as a major world power during the period from 1479 to 1788. It covers the reigns of the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, through the Habsburg dynasty, the Bourbon dynasty, and the decline of Spain's global influence. The book delves into the political, economic, social, and cultural factors that contributed to Spain's greatness and ultimately led to its decline. It covers topics such as the Spanish Inquisition, the conquest of the New World, the Armada, the Thirty Years' War, and the War of the Spanish Succession. Hume's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the complex history of Spain during this period. The book is an excellent resource for historians, students, and anyone interested in the history of Spain and its impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163634646
• ISBN13: 9781163634646
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"