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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: Barcelona- Robbed of things - but not of love and support!
Date: October 22nd 2007
Barcelona ! Driving from the airport in a taxi, I remember thinking what a beautiful, lively city it seemed. I arrived at my hotel which was right in the middle of the "old town", full of history, with great buildings and street life. I decided to go for a walk to get a feel for the place, find a laundry, and to use the internet cafe as my hotel did not have internet access. I had prearranged to ... read more
Date: October 22nd 2007
Barcelona ! Driving from the airport in a taxi, I remember thinking what a beautiful, lively city it seemed. I arrived at my hotel which was right in the middle of the "old town", full of history, with great buildings and street life. I decided to go for a walk to get a feel for the place, find a laundry, and to use the internet cafe as my hotel did not have internet access. I had prearranged to ... read more
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