Sierra de Gredos March 24th 2006 Ages ago I went with my anthropology class to the small farming village in Castilla y León, where my professor had conducted field research. ... read more
Europe » Spain » Castile & León » Ávila 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