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""A Short History of Spain"" is a historical account of Spain, written by Mary Platt Parmele and published in 1906. The book covers the history of Spain from the earliest times to the beginning of the 20th century, providing readers with an overview of the country's political, social, and cultural development. The book is divided into chapters, each covering a specific period in Spain's history, such as the Roman Empire, the Visigoths, the Moors, the Reconquista, the Golden Age, and the modern era. Parmele provides detailed descriptions of key events, figures, and cultural movements that shaped Spain's history, including the Inquisition, the Spanish Armada, the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, the rise of the Bourbons, and the Spanish Civil War. The book is written in an accessible and engaging style, making it an ideal introduction to the history of Spain for students, scholars, and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.