Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Spain written by Angel Smith and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-01-02 with total page 785 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Spain is an unrivalled reference guide to Spanish history and politics from the Middle Ages to the present. With its chronology, introductory essay, and over seven hundred dictionary entries on major Spanish organizations, including political parties, trade unions, and state bodies; the various regions and languages which comprise Spain, including Catalonia and the Basque Country; and major figures in Spanish culture and the arts, the Historical Dictionary of Spain allows readers to easily follow the major changes Spain has undergone.