Spain Culture

In the popular imagination, Spain conjures up a picture of rapacious conquistadores, fiery flamenco dancers, and brilliant artists. All true enough - but how closely does everyday life in modern Spain conform to these dramatic stereotypes? This book explores the complex human realities of contemporary Spanish life. It describes how Spain's history and geography have created both strongly felt regional differences and shared values and attitudes. It reveals what the Spaniards are like at home and in business, how they socialize, and how to build lasting relationships with them.

The appearance, more than 60 years after the Spanish Civil War ended, of mass graves containing victims of Francisco Franco's death squads finally broke what Spaniards call "the pact of forgetting" - the unwritten understanding that their recent, painful past was best left unexplored. At this charged moment, Giles Tremlett embarked on a journey around the country and through its history to discover why some of Europe's most voluble people have kept silent so long.

Spain - Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs, and behavior in Spain, ensuring that you arrive aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide tells you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your Spanish hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.

Widely hailed as a revelation of a "lost" golden age, this history brings to vivid life the rich and thriving culture of medieval Spain, where, for more than seven centuries, Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived together in an atmosphere of tolerance, and literature, science, and the arts flourished.

Grape, Olive, Pig reveals hidden gems and enduring delicacies from across this extraordinary country, contextualizing each meal with the stories behind the food in a cultural narrative. Whether you've visited Spain or have only dreamed of bellying up to its tapas bars, Grape, Olive, Pig will wake your imagination, rouse your hunger, and capture your heart.

In the era of Rembrandt, Rubens, and Van Dyke, Spain had its own great painter: Diego Velasquez. His assistant is an African slave, Juan, who, by helping his master in his studio in the preparation of paints and stretching of canvasses, becomes an artist himself. Self-taught by watching his master's technique, he is torn between the need to keep his secret, for such work as the creation of art is forbidden to slaves, and the desire to reveal his own talents.

For three crucial years in the 1930s, the Spanish Civil War dominated headlines in America and around the world as volunteers flooded to Spain to help its democratic government fight off a fascist uprising led by Francisco Franco and aided by Hitler and Mussolini. Today we're accustomed to remembering the war through Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls and Robert Capa's photographs. But Adam Hochschild has discovered some less familiar yet far more compelling characters who reveal the full tragedy and importance of the war.

Ever feel like you need a nap in the afternoon? Spain is famous for its cultural tradition of the siesta. For a few hours every afternoon, people go home from work to nap! Kids will learn about the land and water features of Spain and the traditions, cuisine, and everyday life of its people.

In 237 B.C. Hannibal's father, the Carthaginian general Hamilcar, landed in Gadir with the purpose of taking over the mining basins of southern Iberia. The expansionist adventure of Carthage in Iberia will not leave Rome indifferent, which will be forced to intervene when Hannibal destroys Sagunto. With this fascinating and transcendental episode of our History, begins "From Hannibal to Franco, Brief History of the Civil Conflicts in Spain", a work where the most significant uprisings, sedition attempts, civil wars and military uprisings that have been unleashed in Spain in the last 2000 ...

Dreaming of Living in Spain? From crafting your perfect relocation plan to immersing yourself in Spanish culture, this book is your ultimate companion for starting a new chapter in one of Europe’s most enchanting countries. With Advice and insights, discover the secrets to navigating life in Spain. Dive into the traditions and customs that make Spain unique. Get tips on learning the language and understanding residency requirements, housing options, costs of living, and much more. Whether you’re moving for work, retirement, or a fresh start, Starting a New Life in Spain gives you the ...

What would it be like to live in Spain? How is Spain's culture unique? Explore the sights, traditions, and daily lives of Spaniards!

Geography plays a significant role in shaping the culture and lifestyle of both Spain and Portugal. While both countries share the Iberian Peninsula, each has its own unique landscape, language, culture, and customs. Is either country — or both! — a good fit for you?

"Elwis and the Sunny Spanish Adventure" is a heartwarming journey of cultural exploration, friendship, and joyful discovery under the radiant Spanish sun! Follow Elwis, the spirited boy with the magical thumb, as he explores Spain’s vibrant traditions, colorful towns, and delicious foods. Along the way, he makes new friends, learns a few Spanish phrases, and discovers the beauty of embracing different cultures.

All aboard for a captivating journey through the life of Christopher Columbus, the intrepid explorer whose voyages across the Atlantic reshaped the world and paved the way for the Age of Exploration. Christopher Columbus was a visionary navigator whose daring expeditions opened new frontiers and connected continents. This compelling biography explores the true story of Columbus’s quest to find a westward route to Asia, his legendary voyages, and the profound impact of his discoveries. From the bustling ports of Genoa to the uncharted waters of the Atlantic and the vibrant islands of the ...

I’ve read a ton of books and travel guides about van life, but I missed that personal touch. Firsthand experiences always resonate with me more; that’s why I wanted to do something different with this book. Packed full of stories and tips from my own experiences, this book will become your North Star on your Spanish road trip adventure. Learn about the Spanish culture, get some boots-on-the-ground advice about van life in Spain, and pick up handy Spanish expressions to help along the way.

Salud to Spain and my ancestors, both left behind in Spain and in America who make me feel blessed. Stepping back in time was an exciting journey for me where I followed my ancestor’s pilgrimage route through Spain. I gathered Spanish threads of my genealogy and shared the bliss. A labor of discovery and passion, TOUCHING SPANISH SOIL reveals where my DNA awakened, where Spaniards embraced tradition and culture became real. And where the Tortilla Española is perfect. I found two sides of my family tree and it’s an ongoing process. But the romance, charm, amazement and sparkle of ...

After Rita Racons fails her college’s required English course and her plans for the summer with friends are ruined, she loses all sense of direction. Until Rita heeds her free-spirited grandmother’s advice to get off their roof terrace, and go out and find her place in the world. Boarding a plane from Barcelona to New York is just the beginning. Fate eventually lands Rita in Atlanta as an au pair with two questions: What is an au pair and where the hell is Atlanta?

Un audiolibro de profundo valor histórico, que Usted no puede perderse. El llamado 'Siglo de Oro', entendido como la época clásica o de apogeo de la cultura española, comprenden esencialmente el Renacimiento del siglo XVI y el Barroco del siglo XVII, tiempo en el que figuras como Lope de Vega, Góngora y Argote, Quevedo, Cervantes y muchos más, dieron a su patria un lugar dirigente y esencial.