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Spain was effectively created in 1479, when the crowns of Aragon and Castile united; vast overseas empire, and invasion, followed.
Spain 1516 - 22: The Troubled Succession Of Charles V
This multi-part feature by your Guide explains the problems faced, and partly caused, by the great European Emperor Charles V when he inherited the Spanish Empire. The first section examines the succession itself, the second examines the 'Revolt of the Comuneros', a massive urban rebellion in Castile, and three rounds off with an examination of how Charles finally overcame his problems.
Narrative History
If you’re after a quick tour through Spain’s history, try this multi-page narrative: it’s succinct, begins in the pre-Roman era and ends in 2004.
Single Page Narrative
Lonely Planet may be a guide for tourists, but it certainly provides you with a good briefing on the history before you travel!
The Moorish Conquest
A short article by John Ross explaining how Muslim forces conquered much of Iberia in the eight century, beginning a long period of rule.
Timeline
This timeline covers the major events in Spanish history and is divided across several pages, so you can easily jump to the right period.
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