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Madrid: Less-than-Great Expectations

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February 9th 2009
I wasn't quite sure what to expect out of Madrid. All I knew before leaving was that I had a four day orientation planned out by my Spanish professor of culture. Essentially, I showed up in Madrid and left all planning and control in the hands of Reyes, my culture professor, and Susana, native Madrilena and best guide on the face of the planet. After a long day of traveling and less than si ... read more

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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