There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Request PDF | On Oct 12, 2012, Francisco J. Romero Salvado published Spain: A Unique History by Stanley Payne | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate Topics include Muslim culture in the peninsula, the Spanish monarchy, the empire, and the relationship between Spain and Portugal. Expect insightful questions and answers of Spanish history! Turning to the twentieth century, Payne discusses the Second Republic and the Spanish Civil War. Save $14.86! From bloodthirsty conquest to exotic romance, stereotypes of Spain abound. Obviously, when left-wing leaders took control of Spain and labor unions used this as an opportunity to shut down industry, more sensible people had no choice but to defend themselves by fighting a civil war. Almadén and Idrija (2012) Historic Centre of Cordoba (1984,1994) Historic City of Toledo (1986) Historic Walled Town of Cuenca (1996) He retired from full time teaching in 2004 and is currently Professor Emeritus at its Department of History. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, University of Wisconsin Press; 1st edition (January 11, 2011). Examining Spain's unique role in the larger history of Western Europe, Payne reinterprets key aspects of the country's history. The tone this author uses makes this dry prose even harder to read. The straightforward perspective provides a less-than intriguing entry for the non-historian, resulting in a bland, concise explanation. Here was a modern European success story. Topics include Muslim culture in the peninsula, the Spanish monarchy, the empire, and the relationship between Spain and Portugal. Payne has been a leading historian of twentieth-century Spain for the past 50 years. Title. Wow get ready for extreme interpretations like Islam didn't contribute to Spanish culture. Payne walks us through his perspective, as a scholar, of the Spanish national history. Nevertheless, there are many sections worth reading and contemplating. Spain: A Unique History caps the career of the most distinguished historian of Spain in the 20th and 21st centuries. This new volume by distinguished historian Stanley G. Payne draws on his half-century of experience to offer a balanced, broadly c Launch Research Feed. This item appears on . Additionally, there are also bridges, national parks and landscapes. The Epic Split – Why ‘Made in China’ is going out of style. We’d love your help. First, I wanted to read a history of Spain. The author is obviously smart (keep a dictionary handy when reading the book), and his opinions add a different twist to the events that have shaped today's Spain. Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula to the south of France and Andorra and to the east of Portugal. Acceptable--New. He assumes a certain level of familiarity with the history of Spain, so this probably shouldn't be the first book one reads on the topic, but it should certainly be the second if the craft of the historian and intellectual honesty is important to you. Examining Spain’s unique role in the larger history of Western Europe, Payne reinterprets key aspects of the country’s history. Spain, originally inhabited by Celts, Iberians, and Basques, became a part of the Roman Empire in 206 B.C., when it was conquered by Scipio Africanus. In June 1976, Spain's new King Juan Carlos dismissed Carlos Arias Navarro and appointed the reformer Adolfo Suárez as Prime Minister. Unfortunately, this also strips much of the flavor from what should be an exciting, as well as informative, effort. 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