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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: Of Saints and Princes
Date: July 12th 2008
Despite it being my 'day off' I had an early start. I raced to International House to make use of the internet, met up with one of the girls from the course, did my shopping at the supermarket and took the metro back home in time to meet Ivan by 11. We set off for Casa Battlo which I think has instantly become one of my highlights in Barcelona. The building was just amazing. Casa Batllo was design ... read more
Date: July 12th 2008
Despite it being my 'day off' I had an early start. I raced to International House to make use of the internet, met up with one of the girls from the course, did my shopping at the supermarket and took the metro back home in time to meet Ivan by 11. We set off for Casa Battlo which I think has instantly become one of my highlights in Barcelona. The building was just amazing. Casa Batllo was design ... read more
