Spain and Her Colonies

""Spain and Her Colonies"" is a historical book written by Archibald Wilberforce that provides a comprehensive account of Spain's colonial empire and its impact on the world. The book covers the period from the early explorations of the New World to the decline of the Spanish Empire in the 19th century. It explores the political, economic, and social aspects of colonialism in Spain and its colonies, including the conquest of Mexico and Peru, the exploitation of indigenous peoples, and the development of trade and commerce. The author also discusses the cultural and artistic contributions of Spain to the world, such as the works of Cervantes and Velazquez. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Spain and its influence on the world.1898. Contents: Spain in Antiquity; The Caliphate of Cordova; Medieval Spain; Moorish Spain; The Inquisition; Their Catholic Majesties; United Spain; Modern Spain; Colonial Spain; The Fall of an Empire; The Philippines; The Hispano-American War; and Spanish Art, Literature, and Sport.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.