WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Spain cover

Spain

By Frederick A. Ober
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

History - European

About This Book

A concise narrative survey traces the history of the Iberian Peninsula from its ancient inhabitants through classical, medieval, and modern periods, treating Phoenician and Roman settlement, Gothic rule, Muslim conquest and the Christian reconquest, the rise and decline of imperial power under Habsburg and Bourbon dynasties, nineteenth-century upheavals and restorations, and the loss of overseas colonies culminating in conflict with the United States. The author combines travel impressions with chronological chapters that emphasize geography, resources, political transformations, religious strife, and military and diplomatic episodes, aiming to present an accessible account for young readers while summarizing political, social, and economic developments.

About the Author

Ober, Frederick A. portrait

Frederick A. Ober

Frederick A. Ober was an American author and historian known for his works that explore the lives of notable historical figures and events. He contributed to the understanding of exploration and discovery through his biographies, including "Old Put" the patriot, which highlights the life of General Israel Putnam during the American Revolutionary War. Ober's writings also delve into the lives of explorers such as Amerigo Vespucci and Vasco Núñez de Balboa, providing insights into their contributions to history. His works reflect a keen interest in the narratives of exploration and the impact of these figures on the world.

More Books by This Author

3 picks
"Old Put" the patriot cover "Old Put" the patriot by Frederick A. Ober Amerigo Vespucci cover Amerigo Vespucci by Frederick A. Ober Vasco Nuñez de Balboa cover Vasco Nuñez de Balboa by Frederick A. Ober

You May Also Like

6 picks
"1683-1920" / The Fourteen Points and What Became of Them—Foreign Propaganda in the Public Schools—Rewriting the History of the United States—The Espionage Act and How It Worked—"Illegal and Indefensible Blockade" of the Central Powers—1,000,000 Victims of Starvation—Our Debt to France and to Germany—The War Vote in Congress—Truth About the Belgian Atrocities—Our Treaty with Germany and How Observed—The Alien Property Custodianship—Secret Will of Cecil Rhodes—Racial Strains in American Life—Germantown Settlement of 1683 and a Thousand Other Topics cover "1683-1920" / The Fourteen Points and What Became of Them—Foreign Propaganda in the Public Schools—Rewriting the History of the United States—The Espionage Act and How It Worked—"Illegal and Indefensible Blockade" of the Central Powers—1,000,000 Victims of Starvation—Our Debt to France and to Germany—The War Vote in Congress—Truth About the Belgian Atrocities—Our Treaty with Germany and How Observed—The Alien Property Custodianship—Secret Will of Cecil Rhodes—Racial Strains in American Life—Germantown Settlement of 1683 and a Thousand Other Topics by Frederick Franklin Schrader "1812" cover "1812" by Vasilïĭ Vasilʹevich Vereshchagin "Barbarous Soviet Russia" cover "Barbarous Soviet Russia" by Isaac McBride "Brother Bosch", an Airman's Escape from Germany cover "Brother Bosch", an Airman's Escape from Germany by Gerald Featherstone Knight "Monsieur Henri": A Foot-Note to French History cover "Monsieur Henri": A Foot-Note to French History by Louise Imogen Guiney "My country, 'tis of thee!" / Or, the United States of America; past, present and future. A philosophic view of American history and of our present status, to be seen in the Columbian exhibition. cover "My country, 'tis of thee!" / Or, the United States of America; past, present and future. A philosophic view of American history and of our present status, to be seen in the Columbian exhibition. by Willis Fletcher Johnson