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Tables of Contents for Teach Yourself World Cultures
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
introduction
vii
01 the making of Spain
1
34
Spain: the land
climate
the people of Spain and their history
the Roman era
the Republic
the regions of Spain
landscape
02 the Spanish language
35
26
Spanish: a world language
the history of Spanish
pronunciation and spelling
grammar
regional languages
dialects
Spanish around the world
03 Spanish literature
61
28
Roman, Visigothic and Arab literature in Spain
early Spanish literature
the 18th century: French influence
the 19th century
the 20th century
who is now writing and reading what
04 art and architecture in Spain
89
23
prehistoric art
early religious art
the great Spanish painters
architecture
where the Spanish live
public buildings
05 Spanish music
112
21
Spanish music? what music?
traditional music
Spanish pop music
06 Spanish traditions, festivals and customs
133
21
every day a saint's day
a whole year of fiestas
la corrida (the bullfight)
the Spanish lifecycle
07 creativity in other spheres
154
27
science and technology: the legacy
20th-century industry
infrastructure
the media
fashion
food and drink
08 present-day political structures and institutions
181
25
death of a dictator
the new king
the royal family
the future
09 the basics for living
206
21
education
the health service
housing
transport in Spain
10 the Spanish at work and play
227
18
industry
tourism
leisure pursuits
11 Spanish people
245
14
12 Spain in the wider world
259
10
index
269