Spain 1474&82111598 [Paperback]

The rise of Spain from obscurity to the position of one of Europe's greatest powers is centrally important in the history of Western Europe in the sixteenth century. Spain 14741598explores key themes including the unification of Spain and the domestic and foreign policies of each of the monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, Charles V and Philip II. This book also examines whether the sixteenth century was a 'golden century' for Spain culturally with its art and literature, as well as its society and economy.'Undoubtedly this book lives up to the high quality of presentation and layout of the others in the series.'- A. McEwan, History Teaching Review