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Espana y su civilizacion

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I got this book to A. practice my Spanish and B. learn a bit about Spanish history, and I definitely got both (and then some) with this text. It's definitely meant for students - at the end of sections there are comprehension and discussion questions and a list of sources to check out. I'd say it's for the intermediate/advanced student, someone who has studied Spanish for at least a few years.

In terms of content, this book is pretty much an overview of the history, and doesn't get into TOO much detail, which is ideal if you haven't studied Spanish history/cultural at all/very little. The book is divided into 5 units, dedicated to I. la prehistoria hasta la edad media, II. siglo de oro, III. siglo de luces y reformas (siglos 18 y 19), IV. Siglo XX, V. presente y futuro (book published in 1998 so it's un poco pasado ahora!) There's a particular focus on the arts - literature, art, music, which I love because it'll make a nice reference book for most any Spanish literature class.

I also have to say that I love the style too - it's clear and concise and pretty easy to understand, but it's not really dumbed down either. Love it! :)

I'm using this book in a 300 level college course right now, but I feel like it is a little simplified for that. It boils history down to tiny little paragraphs with little detail. However, if you want something simple for an intermediate level class, this is a very good one. The chronologies at the beginning of each section are especially helpful in keeping dates in order.

This book presents the story of Spain in a simple way. Easy to read and comprehend for those that might not like history too much.

This is a great book because it gives you an idea of the Spain history.
I learnt a lot and was easy to read.

THIS BOOK AMAZING! SUPER GOOD WITH SPANISH LANGUAGE IN SPANISH! HISTORY OF SPAIN! READING IT FUN! GET GRADES SUPER DUPER! EAT CAKE FOR HOURS!