
Of these wonderful books are listed below. Into the lives of the natives as well as the explorers. These seriesįeature some of the greatest adventure stories ever told, and give terrific insights
Two outstanding series - by Frederick Ober andĬover the adventures of Columbus, Balboa, Cortez, Magellan and many more. Of the most interesting, but under-studied periods of world history. Spanish Exploration-Spanish Exploration is one Wilson - Well done student version of the legendary Spanish hero, El Cid.
Peruvians by Arthur Noll - Fascinating look at the history of the Incas before and after their conquest by Pizarro. Mexico by Kelly - A great adventure story covering the conquest of Mexico by Cortez, that covers complex political rivalries among both Spaniards and natives. Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coast by Frank Stockton - Riveting stories of the Pirates of the Caribbean and their raids on Spanish villages and treasure ships. Several that are likely to interest a broad range of readers are listed below. Spanish Empire Library includes some excellentīooks of general interest, many dealing with Spanish and Portuguese exploration. Young Folk's History of Mexico by Frederick OberĪdvanced Students-In addition to the histories listed above, the. These books give a good overview of events. Latin America-The final three units focus on Histories of MexicoĪnd South America with an emphasis on the age of Revolution Reading the Spanish Empire Era Summaries for Spain: History for Young Readers by Frederick Oberīecause of the unavoidable Black Legend bias in virtually all Spanish histories, we also suggest. These twoĬomprehensive histories cover the essentials of the history of Spain. Of the Iberian Peninsula from Roman times to the 19th century. Spanish History-The first five divisions of the Spanish Empire program cover the history The complete texts are online, or PDF and EPUB versions can be downloaded. The following books are recommended as 'core' reading assignments.
The Black Legend and its effects on Spanish history That is biased against traditional Spanish institutions. Note: Most histories of Spain are written from a viewpoint The Age of Exploration and Revolutionary Eras of Latin America.
Through the Reconquista to the Napoleonic Wars. The Spanish Empire Study Program covers the History of Spain from the Visigoth era,