Historical Dictionary of Spain

Following Spain’s transition to democracy in the 1970s, the country experienced rapid economic modernization, the establishment of a functioning liberal democracy, and a cultural renaissance. Along with rising living standards, over the following thirty years ordinary Spaniards experienced massive improvements in the road and rail networks, in local amenities—from sporting facilities to centers for the aged—and in the public health system. As a result, by the start of the 20th century Spani...