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Madrid

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July 8th 2018
Authors note: This post was written four days ago, on July 8, but could not be uploaded due to a spotty internet connection. My family and I zoomed into Spain's capital city in the early evening on Wednesday, after which a short cab ride took us to our hotel--really a no-frills converted apartment building. Nevertheless, it turned out to be in a pleasant location on the border of Madrid' ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid » Madrid

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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