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Civilización y cultura de España, 5/E
Vicente M. Cantarino, The Ohio State University

ISBN-10: 0131946382
ISBN-13: 9780131946385

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 512 pp
Published: 07/29/2005

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A classic for over twenty-three years Civilización y cultura de España is an excellent resource for introducing intermediate or advanced students to the richness of Spanish Civilization and Culture. Unique in its coverage, the Fifth edition provides a chronological approach to the civilization and continuously changing culture of Spain by presenting its political, social, economic, and religious history. The text also incorporates new information about the regional divisions of Spain and its modern-day political organization.

NEW--Revised and updated to include the most important events that have recently taken place, such as references to developments and trends that have surfaced in the cultural life of Spain in the past few years.

  • Offers students current and relevant information.

NEW–An accompanying website (www.prenhall.com/civilizacion) is now available.

  • This new site allows the reader easy access to an even wider range of information in a greater variety of forms including summary of chapters, tests and quizzes with automatic electronic feedback, and pertinent weblinks.

Coverage of basic political, social, economic, religious and cultural data that constitute the structure of Spanish history.

  • Explains those elements that have been decisive in forming the cultural identity of Spain.

Explains content by offering a comparative approach.

  • Shows the horizontal line of history connecting Spanish events with those of other nations of Europe with which Spain was in close contact.

A straightforward manner of expression and simple vocabulary are presented.

  • This approach allows the student to have a clear understanding of topics without overwhelming them with complex terminology.

Revised and updated to include the most important events that have recently taken place, such as references to developments and trends that have surfaced in the cultural life of Spain in the past few years.

  • Offers students current and relevant information.
  • Clarifies historical and cultural points throughout the book.

An accompanying website (www.prenhall.com/civilizacion) is now available.

  • This new site allows the reader easy access to an even wider range of information in a greater variety of forms including summary of chapters, tests and quizzes with automatic electronic feedback, and pertinent weblinks.

 

Introducción

 

Capítulo 1

ESPAÑA PREHISTORICA

 

Capítulo 2

ROMA Y LA ROMANIZACION DE LA PENINSULA

 

Capítulo 3

LA EDAD MEDIA

 

Capítulo 4

LA RECONQUISTA CRISTIANA (718—1492)

 

Capítulo 5

LA EDAD MODERNA [Los Reyes Católicos (1479—1517)]

 

Capítulo 6

ESPAÑA BAJO LOS HABSBURGOS (1517—1700)

 

Capítulo 7

La sociedad ESPAÑOLa en EL SIGLO DE ORO

 

Capítulo 8

VIDA CULTURAL DURANTE EL SIGLO DE ORO

 

Capítulo 9

EL SIGLO XVIII: EL SIGLO DE LOS REYES

 

Capítulo 10

LA EDAD CONTEMPORANEA

 

Capítulo 11

LA VIDA CULTURAL DURANTE EL SIGLO XIX

 

Capítulo 12

FIN DE SIGLO: LA BELLE EPOQUE

 

Capítulo 13

EL SIGLO XX

 

Capítulo 14

LA SEGUNDA REPUBLICA

 

Capítulo 15

EL REGIMEN DE FRANCO (1939—1975)

 

Capítulo 16

ESPAÑA EN LA ACTUALIDAD: REINADO DE JUAN CARLOS I

Civilización y cultura de España provides a comprehensive and accessible chronicle of the history and culture of Spain from the prehistoric era to events and cultural trends of the present time. An interpretive history, it presents the basic political, social, economic, religious, and cultural elements that constitute the structure of Spanish history; it explains those elements that have been decisive in forging the cultural identity of Spain.

 

Features:

 

·        Each chapter opens with a summary of the main themes.

·        Chronologies outline major events and people and provide historical perspective.

·        End-of-chapter review questions develop critical-thinking skills.

·        Historical and cultural issues are clarified throughout.

·        Comparative approach, connecting major events in Spain with those of other nations of the European community.

·        Self-contained chapters allow for flexibility; students may approach materials chronologically or by topic.

 

New to this edition is a text-specific Companion Website at www.prenhall.com/cantarino, with a variety of assessment tools for students to measure their understanding of this advanced subject matter. This site also has a wealth of authentic Web links to the arts, literature, music, folklore, and current events in Spain, making for a well-rounded program.

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