The Story of Spain: The Dramatic History of Europe's Most Fascinating Country

The book is a popular history of Spain and the Spanish Empire, from prehistoric times to the present day. It includes description and analysis of political, social, economic and cultural events over the centuries, which together shaped the history of this distinctive country. Listings of historic places to visit are included, as well as 16 pages of color photos and other illustrations, a dynastic chart, sources and index.About the AuthorMark Williams earned an M.A. in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and did further studies at the University of Madrid. He lived in Spain for seven years, working as a teacher and journalist. His articles about Spain and other subjects have appeared in the International Herald Tribune and many other publications. He is also author of a guidebook, Northern California: Off The Beaten Path and a book of speculations about a lost Pacific continent, In Search of Lemuria.