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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 ... [read more]
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 ... [read more] Blog: Beautiful Barcelona
Date: April 25th 2007
It was an early start from London Bridge station on a cool and damp morning. Catching the overland train to Gatwick I dropped my bags off (having checked in overnight on line) and into the British Airways Airport Lounge (there are some benefits in upgrading). I am now writing from my hotel in Barcelona and what a fantastic location. Organised by my work colleague Enric - a local who now lives ... read more
Date: April 25th 2007
It was an early start from London Bridge station on a cool and damp morning. Catching the overland train to Gatwick I dropped my bags off (having checked in overnight on line) and into the British Airways Airport Lounge (there are some benefits in upgrading). I am now writing from my hotel in Barcelona and what a fantastic location. Organised by my work colleague Enric - a local who now lives ... read more
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