Bookreview: Spain: A history

Spain: A History

Written by Malveena McKendrick

An excellent history book of Spain

Summary

Out of the division and strife of the Middle Ages, Spain emerged from behind the massive Pyrenees to straddle the stage of European politics like some new colossus. Discoverer of a New World, it became the greatest power on earth and created a Golden Age of culture quite breathtaking in the quality of its achievement. Within 150 years, Spain was in a state of decay and fast being left behind by more progressive European nations.

Here, from award-winning historian Malveena McKendrick, is the dramatic story of the rise and fall of the Spanish empire

Review

Every year, I like to travel to Spain. This country has lots of sunshine, food, drinks and history as well. Unfortunately in 2020, we will not travel to this wonderful country. So, I decided to read a book about the Spanish history. I was happy that I made this splendid decision. Reading books about beautiful destinations is almost as good as traveling in my mind.

The writing style is nice and clear. It also is written very chronological which I really like in history books. The facts and the most important events are told in a pleasant way. 

Even though I know already much about the history of Spain, I still learned many things from this book: "Spain: A History". 

The Author

Malveena McKendrick is an amazing author and historian as well. She also wrote a book about Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. 

Conclusion

If you want to read more about the history of Spain, don't hesitate to buy this book or to read it on Kobo as I did. I give it a 5 star rating! 

1st. Picture: Book Cover 

2nd. Picture: taken in 2018 in the hinterland of the Costa Blanca in Spain

Bookreview: The Wolf & The Bee

Animals We Are: Book Two:

The Wolf & The Bee

written by Valerie Brandy

Summary

A tropical paradise. A wedding party. One of them is a killer.

Zoe is on the perfect tropical honeymoon with her husband, Mike, until itthe trip is interrupted by two dangerous "animals" they've met once before.Trapped on an island with their wedding party by a madman and his co-conspirator, Zoe has to solve a mystery in order to escape to the mainland. Someone in their wedding party betrayed them. Someone is working with their adversary. As the clock ticks, they'll need to sort through clues to decide who they can trust, before time runs out and their only means of escape is destroyed.

Action/Adventure, Thriller, and Travel Fiction fans will love this dangerous game, played out an island where treasure is buried not just under the sand, but in the heart of the person next to you. This book is the second installment in the "Animals We Are" series, but can be read as a standalone.

Review

First of all: the black and white book cover already looks frightening and gives an excellent idea of the story. Anyway i liked the cover very much. 

The story itself also really is fantastic with unexpected twist and turns. I read it on a rainy lazy afternoon and it was certainly no disappointment. 

All the created characters are very great and well developed. The author must have done huge research work to create them. 

So, if you are a fan of mystery and exiting books, don't hesitate to read: "Animals We Are: Book Two: The Wolf & The Bee". I give it 4 stars on 5. 

Author

Valery Brandy also has written other books from these series: the first part, the second and the third part. 

BookSirens

I received an advanced copy for free by BookSirens, and I'm leaving this review voluntarily. 

Thank you for giving me this fantastic reading chance. 

Source picture: Book cover