Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
Description |
xv, 587 pages, [16] unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, maps, portraits ; 25 cm |
Note |
"First published in Great Britain in 2015"--Title-page verso. |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [491]-565) and index. |
Summary |
Describes the Golden Age of the Spanish Empire, which saw discovery, adventure and sweeping political and social changes and was populated by legendary scholars, artists and soldiers, including the Duke of Alba, El Greco, Miguel de Cervantes and Diego Velázquez. |
Subject |
Spain and Portugal -- History.
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Spain -- History -- House of Austria, 1516-1700.
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Spain -- Civilization -- 1516-1700.
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Added Title |
Spain : the center of the world, 1519-1682 |
ISBN |
9781620403600 (HB) |
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1620403609 (HB) |
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