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Book SynopsisThis is the late John A. Crow's classic study of the cultural history of Spain and its people, which he last updated in 1985 but which seems as fresh and pertinent as when he first wrote it. Crow devoted a lifetime to Hispanic studies and here provides a historical interpretation of Spanish civilization from its earliest beginnings to the present. The scope of this study is remarkable and includes chapters on Roman Spain, the Jews in Spain, the Moors, life in medieval towns, and the Golden Age of Spain, plus a view of Franco's legacy.
Trade Review"The distinctive features of the book are indeed the author's deep insight into the mores of the country, the fundamental psychology of the Spanish people as shared by geography and history, and his enthusiasm for the brilliance of Spain's culture... Dr. Crow has gleaned from his many journeys since he first went to Spain in 1928... wisdom and understanding which he now distills for us in a lively idiom that is in the best tradition of humane Hispanists." - Times Literary Supplement"
Table of ContentsPreface 1. THE LAND: THE PEOPLE 2. THE DARK BEGINNING 3. THE CROSS, THE CRESCENT, AND THE STAR 4. THE CHRISTIAN KINGDOMS: CROSS AND SWORD 5. LIFE IN THE MEDIEVAL TOWNS 6. THE SPANISH RENAISSANCE 7. THE GOLDEN AGE: POLITICS AND THE SOCIAL ORDER 8. BELLES-LETTRES IN THE GOLDEN AGE 9. THE FINE ARTS--END OF THE GOLDEN AGE 10. THE BOURBONS 11. MAIN CURRENTS OF SPANISH THOUGHT (1870-1931) 12. THE POLITICAL AND SOCIAL BACKGROUNDS OF THE SECOND REPUBLIC 13. THE SPANISH REPUBLIC (1931-1939) 14. COMMUNISM AND FASCISM IN SPAIN 15. VALLEY OF THE FALLEN 16. FRANCO'S LEGACY: ORDER AND PROGRESS A. The Economic Miracle The Tourist Industry The Economy Salaries, Prices, Inflation B. Problem Areas Agriculture Labor Emigration 17. SPAIN TODAY THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM A Society in Transition REFERENCES IMPORTANT DATES IN SPANISH HISTORY GLOSSARY OF SPANISH WORDS INDEX
