how Spain became a world power, 1492-1763 Kamen, Henry A. 1936- creator text bibliography nyu New York, N.Y HarperCollins 2004 1st American ed. monographic eng

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xxviii, 608 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 20 cm. Henry Kamen re-creates the dazzling world of Imperial Spain, from the capture of Moorish Granada and Columbus's first voyage in 1492, to its expansion into Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, and the opening up of the frontiers in Texas and California in the 18th century Foundations; the early Western empire; a new world; creating a world power; the pearl of the Orient; the frontier; the business of world power; identities and the civilizing mission; shoring up the empire (1630-1700); under new management; conclusion - the silence of Pizarro. Henry Kamen. Originally published: Spain's road to empire. London : Penguin, 2002. Includes bibliographical references (p. 567-576) and index. e-sp--- Imperialism History Imperialismo Historia España Colonias Administración España Relaciones exteriores 1479-1516 España Historia Reyes Católicos, 1479-1516 España Historia Casa de Austria, 1516-1700 España Política y gobierno 1516-1700 España Política y gobierno 1479-1516 Spain Politics and government 1479-1516 Spain Politics and government 1516-1700 Spain Politics and government 18th century Spain Colonies Administration Spain Relations 315 DP 164 K15e 2004 0060194766 (alk. paper) 9780060194765 (alk. paper) 2002038748 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/hc043/2002038748.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/hc043/2002038748.html DLC 021011 20241018153939.0 12964565 eng