Crónica del rey don Rodrigo

This book is designed as a second- or third-year college text that presents the civilization of Spain in all its manifestations: history, literature, the arts, and popular culture. In this revision, all important cultural and historical information from previous editions has been retained, and new information about modern-day political organizations and culture has been added. With increased emphasis on the regional diversity of Spain and improved coverage of the contributions of women, this text introduces students to Spanish civilizations and culture.

La autora da voz al silencio escribiendo los recuerdos que conserva de los años de la Guerra Civil, los cuales la han acompañado dolorosamente durante su vida. Su testimonio nos muestra con gran viveza a Raimundo de Gamboa, su padre, muerto trágicamente, y a Rosario Soloaga, su madre, que muere en el exilio poco después del fusilamiento de su marido. En estas conmovedoras páginas, Carmen nos propone la palabra escrita contra el silencio, la honradez contra la mentira. Nos ofrece un ejemplo de amor filial y logra rescatar a dos figuras olvidadas en el terrible huracán provocado por la...

Reprints royal decree of 17 Dec. 1679, prohibiting the election of anyone in the colonies to the office of alcalde ordinario who owes the Royal Exchequer any amount of money.