Reference

Encyclopedia of Contemporary Spanish Culture – 0415263530 - $140.00

Rodgers, E. J. Encyclopedia of Contemporary Spanish Culture. London: Routledge, 2002. Print.

This encyclopedia covers the cultural and political developments of Spain from the end of the Spanish Civil War until present. Culture is a main focus including many of their pop culture icons, urbanization, and art.

The History of Spain – 0313302723 - $35.00

Pierson, Peter. The History of Spain. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 1999. Print.

This history focuses on the people of Spain more than abstract political ideas. While that is the case this book still covers the traditional government, economics, and other main aspects of a history of peoples.

Larousse Unabridged Dictionary: Spanish-English, English-Spanish - 2035402212 - $59.00

Larousse Diccionario = Dictionary : English-Spanish, Español-inglés. Paris: Éditions Larousse, 2008. Print.

This is the all-new edition of an English to Spanish dictionary that is focused on the advanced Spanish students. It is a welcome resource for students, translators, and teachers.

The Regions of Spain: A Reference Guide to History and Culture – 0313292248 - $55.00

Kern, Robert W., and Chuck Smith. The Regions of Spain: A Reference Guide to History and Culture. Westport, Conn. u.a.: Greenwood, 1995. Print.

Organized by region and province this reference guide focuses on Spanish history, life and culture from pre-history to 1994. This guide also provides cuisine tips for native regions in Spain.

The War of the Spanish Succession, 1702-1713: A Selected Bibliography – 0313283028 - $65.00

Dickinson, W. Calvin., and Eloise R. Hitchcock. The War of the Spanish Succession, 1702-1713: A Selected Bibliography. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 1996. Print.

The focus is on administrative and diplomatic histories that provide a better understanding to the course of conflict. Chapters are divided into France and Germany, Spain and Italy, and the sea.

Subject: Mexico

The Borderlands: An Encyclopedia of Culture and Politics on the U.S.-Mexico Divide – 0313339961 - $85.00

Wood, Andrew Grant. The Borderlands: An Encyclopedia of Culture and Politics on the U.S.-Mexico Divide. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 2008. Print.

This encyclopedia focuses on the border between the U.S. and Mexico by looking into the political history. It takes advantage of over one hundred and fifty essays to look into the cultural divide as well as similarities.

A Brief History of Mexico – 0816074062 - $35.00

Foster, Lynn V. A Brief History of Mexico. New York: Facts on File, 2010. Print.

This book covers the Mexican history to the pre-Columbian Mesoamerica to the modern day. It provides an umbrella observation for preliminary research covering a number of topics.

Culture and Customs of Mexico – 0313361533 - $45.00

Standish, Peter, and Steven M. Bell. Culture and Customs of Mexico. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 2004. Print.

This book focuses on Mexico’s religion, leisure, social customs and more. It provides the reader with a deeper understanding of the unique lifestyle of the Mexican people with their bonds to the past and the present.

Encyclopedia of Modern Mexico – 0810842912 - $49.50

Dent, David W. Encyclopedia of Modern Mexico. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow, 2002. Print.

This illustrated encyclopedia offers information on Mexico following World War II, focusing on individuals, economic milestones, and political dilemmas. It contains over two hundred and fifty entries covering fifteen thematic topics with over fifty photos and illustrations between the covers

Mexico: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary Culture and History – 1576071324 - $85.00

Coerver, Don M., Suzanne B. Pasztor, and Robert Buffington. Mexico: An Encyclopedia of  Contemporary Culture and History. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2004. Print.

This Encyclopedia covers the dynamic nation of Mexico beyond the stereotypes of modern day. This concise volume covers the last 100 years of Mexican history with over 150 entries to aide students and scholars.

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