Spanish history is some of the most fascinating and interesting you can find of any country. Some of the greatest people in world history came from Spain. Did you know, that Spain used to rule over the greatest empire of the Renaissance era?! The Hapsburgs brought forth Emperor Charles V who was the most successful ruler in Spanish history. Spain was already important during the Roman Empire, as one of the most valuable provinces of the Roman Empire. Several powerful and capable Roman Emperors came from Hispania and they extended and strengthened the Roman Empire beyond what was thought possible. The capital of Madrid has seen much change throughout the centuries, Jewish, Muslim history is a part of the capital, just as is the Rconquista by the Catholic monarchs of Spain. The Spanish Inquisition, the Spanish War of Succession, the Spanish Empire and many other topics are covered in this comprehensive book.