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Free Download Marina Llorente, "Sites of Memory in Spain and Latin America: Trauma, Politics, and Resistance"
English | ISBN: 1498507786 | 2015 | 186 pages | EPUB | 316 KB
Sites of Memory in Spain and Latin America is a collection of essays that explores historical memory at the intersection of political, cultural, social, and economic forces in the contexts of Spain and Latin America. The essays here focus on a variety of forms of memory-from the most concrete to the performative-that resist forgetting and unite individuals against hegemonic memory. The volume comprises four thematic sections that focus on Chile, Spain, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. Keeping in line with the concept informing this collection, that the past returns politically to haunt the present, the four sections move from the contemporary context to the colonial and pre-Columbian eras in Latin America. For all its diversity, the researchers’ interdisciplinary methodology displayed in this collection brings to light processes that would otherwise have remained illegible under a more narrow interpretative approach to historical memory.

Free Download DK Eyewitness, "DK Eyewitness Spain "
English | ISBN: 0241407311 | 2020 | 608 pages | EPUB | 563 MB
Discover Spain – a compelling country filled with must see sights

Free Download Antoni Vaquer, "Contract Law in Spain Ed 4"
English | ISBN: 9403545100 | 2022 | 248 pages | PDF | 2 MB
Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of the law of contracts in Spain covers every aspect of the subject – definition and classification of contracts, contractual liability, relation to the law of property, good faith, burden of proof, defects, penalty clauses, arbitration clauses, remedies in case of non-performance, damages, power of attorney, and much more. Lawyers who handle transnational contracts will appreciate the explanation of fundamental differences in terminology, application, and procedure from one legal system to another, as well as the international aspects of contract law. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes drafting considerations.

Free Download Linda Kay Davidson, "A Drizzle of Honey : The Lives and Recipes of Spain’s Secret Jews"
English | 1999 | pages: 332 | ISBN: 0312198604, 0312267304 | EPUB | 1,8 mb
When tens of thousands of Iberian Jews were converted to Catholicism under duress during the Inquisition, many rapidly assimilated to their new religious culture. Others, the crypto-Jews, struggled to retain their Jewish identity in private while projecting Christian conformity in the public sphere. In order to root out these "heretics," the courts of the Inquisition published checklists of Jewish household habits and koshering practices and grilled the servants, neighbors, and even the children of those suspected of practicing their religion at home.

Free Download Birds of Spain
by James Lowen and Carlos Bocos Gonzalez
English | 2024 | ISBN: 1399405012 | 225 pages | True PDF EPUB | 287.76 MB

Free Download Hitler’s Air War in Spain: The Rise of the Luftwaffe by Norman Ridley
English | June 7, 2022 | ISBN: 1399084720 | 277 pages | PDF | 3.78 Mb
Almost since the advent of warfare, civilians have suffered ‘collateral damage’, but the concept of Total War – a war without limits – only surfaced in the early part of the twentieth century. The idea of huge numbers of aircraft raining death upon defenseless cities was seen by many as not only barbaric but, in practical terms, quite unrealistic given the logistical challenges that would have to be overcome in order to put them into practice.

Free Download Rick Steves Spain (2023 Travel Guide) by Rick Steves
English | October 11, 2022 | ISBN: 1641714654 | 1032 pages | MOBI | 103 Mb
Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Spain.Savor authentic paella, run with the bulls in Pamplona, or relax on Barcelona’s beaches: experience it all with Rick! Inside Rick Steves Spain you’ll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to SpainRick’s strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from El Escorial and the great mosque of Córdoba to medieval bars serving house-made madroño liqueurHow to connect with local culture: Enjoy a flamenco show in Madrid, chat with fans about the latest fútbol match, or meander down winding streets in search of the best tapasBeat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick’s candid, humorous insightThe best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of sangriaSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museumsVital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to placeDetailed maps, plus a fold-out map for exploring on the goOver 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you downCoverage of Barcelona, Basque Country, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela, León, Salamanca, Madrid, El Escorial, the Valley of the Fallen, Segovia, Toledo, Granada, Sevilla, Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain’s Southern Coast, Gibraltar, Morocco, and moreCovid-related travel info and resources for a smooth tripMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Spain.

Free Download Harry Kelsey, "Philip of Spain, King of England: The Forgotten Sovereign"
English | ISBN: 1848857160 | 2011 | 256 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
The Spanish Armada conjures up images of age-old rivalries, bravery and treachery. However the same Spanish monarch who sent the Armada to invade England in 1588 was, just a few years previously, the King of England and husband of Mary Tudor. This important new book sheds new light on Philip II of Spain, England’s forgotten sovereign. Previous accounts of Mary’s brief reign have focused on the martyrdom of Protestant dissenters, the loss of English territory, as well as Mary’s infamous personality, meaning that her husband Philip has remained in the shadows. In this book, Harry Kelsey uncovers Philip’s life – from his childhood and education in Spain, to his marriage to Mary and the political manoeuvrings involved in the marriage contract, to the tumultuous aftermath of Mary’s death which ultimately led to hostile relations between Queen Elizabeth and Philip, culminating in the Armada. Focusing especially on the period of Philip’s marriage to Mary, Kelsey shows that Philip was, in fact, an active King of England and took a keen interest in the rule of his wife’s kingdom.

Free Download Birds of Spain (Pocket Photo Guides) by James Lowen, Carlos Bocos Gonzalez
English | February 26, 2019 | ISBN: 1472949277 | True EPUB | 144 pages | 89.7 MB
Pocket-sized and portable, Birds of Spain is the perfect companion for any wildlife-watching tourist or traveler.

Free Download Angel Smith, "Historical Dictionary of Spain"
English | 2017 | ISBN: 1538108828 | PDF | pages: 831 | 5.6 mb
Following Spain’s transition to democracy in the 1970s, the country experienced rapid economic modernization, the establishment of a functioning liberal democracy, and a cultural renaissance. Along with rising living standards, over the following thirty years ordinary Spaniards experienced massive improvements in the road and rail networks, in local amenities-from sporting facilities to centers for the aged-and in the public health system. As a result, by the start of the 20th century Spaniards had largely overcome any sense of inferiority in comparison with other major western European countries and the United States. However, Spain was hit by a severe economic recession between 2008 and 2011, and unemployment levels are still very high. Moreover, a large number of corruption cases have come to light, and tensions between the central government and Catalan autonomous government have burst into open conflict. Restructuring the Spanish economy, ensuring probity in public life, and accommodating Catalonia within the Spanish state are therefore key tasks in the decade the lies ahead.