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.
May 14th 2008Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Figueres After a full night's sleep we hit the ground running..
Sarita and her husband, Jóse (notice the accent) drove us to Figueres to see el Teatro-Museo Dalí. The drive up there was incredible. We passe ... 75 photos[full story]
January 24th 2008Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Figueres Guess what, being in a dorm with other people sucks, especially when the other people are French. Even though we were fast asleep in bed,the French kids thought it was entirely appropriate to continue ... 20 photos[full story]
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