A photo-illustrated overview of Spain, which describes the country's land, history, government, people, economy, and culture, also presenting details on its flag, national anthem, currency, sights to see, and celebrities. Includes a glossary and annotated further reading list.
General Note
Rev. ed. of: Spain-- in pictures. c1997.
Content Note
The land : topography, rivers, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources and environmental issues, cities -- History and government : Romans and Visigoths, the Moors, Moorish defeat and its aftermath, united Spain, Habsburg rule, unrest in the early 1900s, civil war and Franco, emerging democracy, government -- The people : ethnic identity, language, health, education -- Cultural life : religion, holidays and festivals, food, literature, music, fine arts, architecture, sports and recreation -- The economy : trade and tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation and energy, the future.