A Short History of Spain by Mary Platt Parmele
"A Short History of Spain" by Mary Platt Parmele is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide a succinct narrative of Spain's rich and complex past, exploring its significant events and cultures that have shaped the nation. The book begins by examining the early inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula and traces the influences of various civilizations, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths, and Moors. At thestart of the narrative, the author introduces the Iberian Peninsula, noting its geographical features and early inhabitants, particularly the Iberians and Basques. Parmele emphasizes the historical import of the region, detailing the arrival of the more warlike Kelts, which led to the formation of the Keltiberian culture. The text hints at the material wealth of the Peninsula that attracted various ancient civilizations, setting the stage for a rich story of conquest, cultural exchange, and transformation that would intertwine these early peoples with the illustrious history of Spain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Parmele, Mary Platt, 1843-1911 |
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| LoC No. | 06041308 |
| Title | A Short History of Spain |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Alison Hadwin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Spain -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29197 |
| Release Date | Jun 21, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 254 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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