Background: 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 economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). In the second half of the 20th century, Spain has played a catch-up role in the western international community; it joined the EU in 1986. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and further reductions in unemployment.
February 26th 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Ávila So it was about time that I took a trip to visit Louis in Ávila.
I managed to catch the last us and got there just in time for the trip to the kebab and then, the bars!!! Despite it's size, Ávila ... 6 photos[full story]
February 3rd 2008Europe » Spain » Castile & Léon » Ávila On Friday, two of my friends and I decided to take a trip to Avila, a town that is north-west of Toledo. We took the AVE to Madrid, then got on a bus to Avila. The bus ride was about an hour and a hal ... 12 photos[full story]
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