An invaluable introductory textbook that provides students with a concise overview of the whole sweep of Spanish history, from its prehistoric origins right through to the present day. Simon Barton offers a clear and balanced account of the country’s strikingly rich and diverse history.

This is an ideal core text for dedicated modules on Spanish History and Iberian History, or a supplementary text for broader modules on European History, which may be offered at all levels of an undergraduate History, Spanish or European Studies degree. In addition it is a crucial resource for students who may be studying the history of Spain for the first time as part of a taught postgraduate degree in Spanish, European History, Spanish History or European Studies.

‘Clear, comprehensive, up-to-date – Barton’s text is an incisive and accessible introduction for students and others interested in Spanish history’ -James W. Brodman, University of Central Arkansas, USA ‘This leading synthesis of Spanish history now analyzes events since 2004. Students and teachers will also welcome a number of new quotations, maps and figures’ -Bethany Aram, Professor of Spanish History, International College of Seville, SpainAbout the AuthorSIMON BARTON is Professor of Spanish History at the University of Exeter, UK.Reviews‘Clear, comprehensive, up-to-date – Barton’s text is an incisive and accessible introduction for students and others interested in Spanish history’ -James W. Brodman, University of Central Arkansas, USA ‘This leading synthesis of Spanish history now analyzes events since 2004. Students and teachers will also welcome a number of new quotations, maps and figures’ -Bethany Aram, Professor of Spanish History, International College of Seville, SpainBook InformationISBN 9780230200128Author Simon BartonFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Red Globe PressPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLCWeight(grams) 443g