

Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ...
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Neal Hendrickson
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Spain - Week 1
So Glad that you are having a great time.. Super that the weather is much better this year, and that you had some beach time already. By the time you read this, you have already been to the Guggenheim. Hope you had a good time and saw something that will stick with you. I know you are having a good time, but make it a great time if you can. Remember, this next year will be rough, so make sure you take a moment, and commit an experience to memory. It can be a sound, smell, taste, or image, and make it a happy place. That way when you are without sleep, are behind on deadlines and just need to get away, you can think of this experience.
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