Books
- History and Background
Spain and its people has had
a long and complicated history and to understand how this has
affected it we would recommend you read some of the books listed
below.
From early history to modern
times these books take you through the events that have shaped
this nation and some of its famous (and infamous) sons and daughters.
If there is a book, missing
from this list, which you feel would be of interest, please let
us know at Manilva Life
 The
New Spaniards
The book offers many answers to the questions all of us foreigners
in Spain have: How can the 2 Spains, the traditional and the modern
coexist? How has the Franco era influenced modern Spain? Why did
Franco last so long? What's the problem with Basques and Catalans?
And all that seen with a lot of humour from an objective point
of you. Lays to rest many misconceived ideas about Spain and the
Spaniards. Read
more or purchase....
 The
Story of Spain
This is one of the most comprehensive English texts on Spain one
can find, and it is so well written that you cannot put it down.
It covers all aspects of history, from pre-historic to present-day,
with an objective, factual viewpoint. Read
more or purchase....
 In
Search of Andalucia
Approaching the province of Malaga in southern Spain from the
unusual aspects of its complex historical and geographical factors
combined, taken town by town, this book avoids the temptation
to over romanticize the area. Read
more or purchase....
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