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2 days ago · The history of Spain dates to contact between the pre-Roman peoples of the Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula made with the Greeks and Phoenicians. During Classical Antiquity, the peninsula was the site of multiple successive colonizations of Greeks, Carthaginians, and Romans.
2 days ago · Spanish Civil War (1936–39), military revolt by Nationalist rebels, supported by conservative elements within the country, against the Republican government of Spain. When an initial military coup failed to win control of the entire country, a bloody civil war ensued, fought with great ferocity on both sides.
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4 days ago · Madrid, city, capital of Spain and of Madrid province, lying almost exactly at the geographical heart of the Iberian Peninsula. Spain’s arts and financial center, the city proper and province form an autonomous community in central Spain. Learn more about Madrid, including its history and economy.
May 28, 2024 · Introduction. Background. Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Spain remained neutral during both World Wars but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39) resulting in a dictatorship.
May 31, 2024 · It’s a country rich with history, art, and traditions that have been shaped by various civilizations over the centuries. From the ancient Romans and their grand constructions to the Moors with their stunning palaces and gardens, many cultures have left their mark on Spain.
May 13, 2024 · Galicia, autonomous community and historic region of Spain, encompassing the northwestern provinces of Lugo, A Coruna, Pontevedra, and Ourense.
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1 day ago · At its greatest extent in the late 1700s and early 1800s, the Spanish Empire covered over 13 million square kilometres (5 million square miles), making it one of the largest empires in history.
