Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Chronicles of the Incas, 1540
This site from Fordham University "provides quite a lot of information about the Incan economy--a redistributive typical of all early civilizations."
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Spain and Andorra
Information for Americans traveling to Spain and Andorra compiled by the U.S. Department of State, with links to other governmental sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Cantabria
Wikipedia provides information on Cantabria, an autonomous community of Spain. Includes map and info chart.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Spain
Open-source encyclopedia entry on Spain. Provides an overview of Spain's history, politics, administrative divisions, geography, economy, languages, peoples, religion, art, and culture.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Spain
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Spain, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Other
Evidence! Europe Reflected in Archives
Digitized manifestations of European culture in archival documents whith presentations made by city archives and other local archives in 7 cities of culture for the year 2000.
Other
Georgetown College: Pinckney's Treaty (Treaty of San Lorenzo)
Although very brief, this site gives you the three major terms of Pinckney's Treaty.
Other
Universidad De Chile: La America Espanola Colonial
Description of the colonial period in South America during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Provides information about the governmental structure during the colonial period, the economy, and the problems of the times. Gives some...
Other
Mostly fiction.com: Laura Esquivel
A review of "The Law of Love" from MostlyFiction.com and a short biography of the author, Laura Esquivel.
Other
Spanish arts.com: Diego Velazquez De Silva
SpanishArts.com offers paintings of this famous Spanish artist in the Parado Museum, Madrid, plus a short biography.
Other
Spainarts: Ribera, Jose De
This site is provided for by Spainarts. Paintings of this famous Spanish artist in the Parado Museum, Madrid, plus a short biography.
Other
Sacred Places: Mosque of Cordoba, Spain
The Mosque of Cordoba and other sacred places are listed here and brief background information is given. There are 3 additional links.
Other
Internet Cello Society: Portrait of Pablo Casals
A biography of the famous Spanish cellist, Pablo Casals. Of particular interest is the outstanding courage he displayed during the Spanish Civil War.
Other
A Timeline History of Cuba
Presents a very nice timeline history of Cuba from 1000 B.C.E. to 2003 C.E. Highlights all the major events in Cuban history.
Other
Museum With No Frontiers: Exhibition Trails
Take a virtual visit to eleven different Islamic Art in the Mediterranean Exhibition Trails. Discover artifacts, monuments, and archaeological sites in their natural environment.
Other
Houston Institute for Culture: Early Texas History: Spanish Exploration
Read about Cabeza de Vaca, one of the first Europeans to extensively explore Texas after an accidental landing at Galveston Island.
Other
The Spanish Wars: Spanish American Wars of Independence
A descriptive history of the independence movements in Europe and South America which contributed to the Spanish American Wars from the fifteenth century onward.
Other
Mark Furnival: The Invasion of Gaul and Spain
A description of the invasion of the Gaul and Spain of the Roman Empire by the Vandals. Includes information about their eventual downfall.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Toledo Cathedral
A good site with a decent amount of information on Toledo Cathedral, as well as a photograph of the front and an amazing view of the altar.
University of Calgary
Isabella I the Catholic
This page is part of the University of Calgary History Department's award-winning "European Voyages of Exploration" website. It provides biographical information on Queen Isabella I of Castile and includes several images of Isabella and...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: European Maritime Superiority
Read this site from the University of Calgary to learn why the Europeans dominated maritime trade and war during the 1500s. Make sure to use the arrow bottom at the button to read more.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Second Punic War
An extensive description from the North Park University of the Second Punic War. Read about Hannibal's strategy and use of war elephants, and his eventual defeat.
Other
El Pais
El Pais is a national newspaper published in Madrid, Spain. Coverage includes the top Spanish news, as well as a look at Spain's economy, sports, culture, and society. The content is written in Spanish, but an English edition is available.
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Espana Mapa Interactivo
This is an interactive educational resource that will allow you to practice with physical and socio economic maps of Spain. It provides a theoretical basis and activities on climate, vegetation, autonomies and economy. This site is best...