SPANISH HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION SPANISH TEXT

GENERAL WORKS

NT0741 UNA MIRADA A ESPAÑA $34.95
F. DanielSoftcover 153pp ISBN:9780844270746
Designed for intermediate level students of Spanish, this book contains margin notes, a Spanish English vocabulary and numerous photographs that together will help them understand difficult words and phrases, and will clarify cultural references. Una Mirada a España reveals the history of Spain by focusing on regions and Spanish people.

HRW5143 - CIVILIZACIÓN Y CULTURA $79.95
K. Copeland, Sandstedt. Softcover, 259pp."8th Edition" ISBN:9780030294013
A variety of information on culture, customs, traditions, and lifestyles of the Hispanic world are presented in this book. Written in Spanish, it is designed for your advanced students. In its 7th edition, there is a very popular title with both high school and college teachers.

SGS1864 ESPANA CONTEMPORANEA $47.50 C. Lopez Moreno Softcover, 257pp ISBN:9788497781862 This is an essential resource manual for students with advanced Spanish reading skills, who wish to comprehend the historic, economic and social aspects that have transformed Spain into the modern country it is today. The seventeen chapters are divided into three majors sections each containing comprehension exercises, internet activities and two additional readings based on historic documents or current articles which follow the principal chapter reading. Abundant photographs and charts enhance the readability of this book.

SGS702 - CURSO DE CIVILIZACION ESPAÑOLA $43.95
Sebastián Quesada Marco, Softcover, 223 pp. ISBN: ISBN:9788471434890
A short history of Spanish civilization and culture. This work shows the cultural and linguistic variety of Spain through the different factors which constitute its identity such as art, literature, social organization, economy, folklore, music and handicrafts.

SGS704X - HISTORIA DE ESPAÑA $43.50
F. Bajo Alvarez, Softcover, 222 pp. ISBN:9788471437044
This profusely illustrated book recounts the most relevant political, social, economic and artistic developments in the Iberian peninsula, from Prehistoric to contemporary times. This is a clear analysis which provides the intermediate to advanced students with a concrete understanding of the historical development of Spain.

PM3951 - EL ESPEJO ENTERRADO $29.95
Carlos Fuentes. Softcover. 440 pp. ISBN:9789681903954.
This book is a reflection on the development of the Latin American world over the past 500 years. The history of these Spanish speaking countries is described through military, economic and spiritual changes which created the cultures as they exist today. A view of the rich and complex Latin American identity described by an excellent writer, Carlos Fuentes, is found in these pages. Filled with photographs, it is a necessary addition for your civilization classes and libraries.
MGH0494 - EL ESPEJO ENTERRADO $51.95
ISBN:9780070150492 Workbook/Study Guide

SGS4245 - HISTORIA DE AMERICA LATINA $44.95
G. Vázquez, N.M. Díaz, Softcover, 203 pp. ISBN:9788471436436
Designed for the student of Spanish, the volume takes a global perspective and discusses the culture of pre-Hispanic America, the Americas after the Spanish discoveries and contemporary Latin America - its independence and its problems, and life in the 20th century. It is a brief synopsis of a great span of time, but it maintains an equilibrium between general developments and those changes unique to each country. An excellent text for civilization classes and research libraries.

SGS5748 - HISPANOAMERICA, AYER Y HOY $26.50
A.Alberty F. Ardanaz, 77 pp. ISBN:9788471438317
This civilization manual is divided into 18 units, with a thematic index and a chronological table. Within, you will find a brief discussion of Hispanic - America and its development in the arts, its economy, the growth of institutions, the continuation of traditions and a demographic illustration of this area. An array of photographs, maps, statistical charts and diagrams facilitate the assimilation of this material by your students. An excellent modern manual you and your students will enjoy!

EN EL MUNDO HISPÁNICO In Spanish Only
Designed for students with at least two years of Spanish, this rich reading resource covers topics including the history, arts, and contemporary culture of both Spain and Latin America. With practice in reading, speaking, listening and writing tasks, this text text will encourage both language development and cultural awareness. The teacher's guide contains notes, an answer key, and transcripts to the listening passages. The Audio CD includes listening exercises.

• EMC3242 - Text $34.95 ISBN:9780821923245
• EMC3277 - CD 1 $25.95 ISBN:9780821923276
• EMC3250 - Teacher's Guide $12.95 ISBN:9780821923252

FC185 - NUEVA HISTORIA MINIMA DE MÉXICO $19.95
Various authors. Softcover, 315 pp. ISBN:9789681211394
Covering the essential information, this compact text features clear and precise language, with explanations of historic events and figures that have shaped modern Mexico. chapters cover prehistoric times, the conquest, colonial life, the Independence, the Porfirian Period, the Mexican Revolution, the protests of '68, and into the 21st century. Seven chapters, each written by a different author, supply the reader with a basic knowledge and a sound perspective of the history of this grand country. This is a great text for those wanting to familiarize themselves with the country, and for an intermediate-advanced history class.

IN YOUR HANDS $8.95 Each
Softcover, 63 pps., Published in 1985
Granada allows you to experience an Andalusian journey which ranges from snows to tropical fruits all on one peninsula. Containing a haven of castles and churches and monasteries, Segovia appealled to poets, painters, historians and archeologists alike. A pull out map is included tin each book when you choose to explore these timeless cities.

• STK3951 GRANADA IN YOUR HAND
• STK3952 SEGOVIA IN YOUR HAND

PGW6047 - ECOS DE LA GUERRA ENTRE MEXICO Y LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS $35.00
K. M. Libura, L. Morales Moreno, J. Velasco Marques, Paperback: 305 pages, ISBN:9780888996046
Over 250 color and black and white illustrations, as well as maps accompany the text that describes how the war between Mexico and the U.S. was crucial in the formation of both nations. In the fist part of the book you will find the testimonies and points of view the Mexican people who participated and/or recorded the events, and in the second part those of the Americans, which allow the reader to form his own opinion of these battles.

ATLASES

VX748 - ATLAS ACTUAL DE GEOGRAFÍA UNIVERSAL VOX $39.95
Oversized. Pub. 2001 Hardcover, 232pp. ISBN:9788471539748
This extensive atlas is divided into two sections. The first section covers astronomy, the universe, cartography, and a study of the Earth as a planet: its geological aspects, vegetation, population, ecology, economy, and politics. All these concepts are explained through maps, photographs and charts. The second part is a collection of maps, Spain and the five continents, presented through political and physical maps, graphs and photos.

EDC5263 - ENCICLOPEDIA DEL PLANETA TIERRA $21.95
A. Claybourne, G. Doherty, and R. Treays. Hardcover, 160pp. ISBN:9780746045268
Packed with stunning photographs and fascinating facts, this book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the physical geography of Earth in Spanish. Geology, climate, dramatic natural phenomena, and environmental concerns are covered, as well as an extensive index which includes world records, measurements.

INTERNET AND CIVILIZATION IN SPANISH

EDI482X - RECORRIDO CULTURAL POR ESPAÑA $17.50
G. Hita. Softcover, 61 pp. ISBN:9788477114826
A virtual voyage through the internet, will introduce your students to the art, natural environment and the feasts of each Spanish province. Questions and answers for each site will test the student's retention of the facts.

EDI4889 - DE VIAJE POR AMÉRICA LATINA $17.50
C. Romero Dueñas, softcover, 81pp. ISBN:9788477114888
You can finally visit Mexico, Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina, and Uruguay with the help of the Internet. Activities for each stay will help ensure that the students' comprehension of the culture for each country as they visit each site.

LATIN AMERICAN - MEXICAN CULTURE - LITERATURE - HISTORY

HRM6 - LA EVOLUCION DE MEXICO. $19.95
Angel M. Basurto. Softcover, 369 pp.
Beginning with the War of Independence, this book is a journey through the most vital periods in the continuing process of the evolution of Mexico. Maps and biographies of important figures are part of the text.

PN003 - HISTORIA DE MEXICO: De la Epoca Prehispánica a Nuestros Días. $10.50
Fernando Orozco L. 270 pp. ISBN:9789683800350
An excellent history text depicting Mexico from its earliest settlers to the present. All the important events and persons, who had an effect on the population and geography of this nation, are discussed.

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