This third edition lists 50,000 titles that form the foundation of an undergraduate library's collection.

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Discover the rich and complex history of Spain in this comprehensive and insightful volume. Based on the seminal work of Rafael Altamira, this history offers an in-depth exploration of the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped the nation over the centuries. With expert analysis and engaging writing, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Europe and the Mediterranean world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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