Brenan, Gerald. The Faces of Spain and The Spanish Labyrinth.
This British author sees the essential Spain.

Bradley and Smith. Spain: A History in Art.
Try pegging that long, complex history to remarkable works of art in fine reproductions. This lavishly illustrated volume repays hours of browsing.

Carver, Norman F. Iberian Villages.
Remarkable black and white photographs; informed text.

Collins and LaPierre. Or I'll Dress You in Mourning.
Rags to riches Spanish style.

Herbert, Mathews. Half of Spain Died.
The Civil War from a Republican point of view.

Kennedy, David. Citizen Diplomacy: Responding to Questions About America.
Collection of more than sixty questions frequently asked about America, with sample responses that are informative, balanced, and nonconfrontational.

Lee, Laurie. As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning.
A charming reminiscence of a young man's walk through Spain in 1934 -- before Franco.

Michener, James. Iberia.
A lively account of this best selling author's love affair with Spain. Useful background, much illumination of that well known “Spanish Character.”

Morris, Jan. Spain.
An easily read, attractive picture of the art, architecture and temperament of Spain.

Orwell, George. Homage to Catalonia.
From trench warfare to partisan politics, Orwell makes Civil War Spain come alive.

Prichett, V. S. The Spanish Temper.
An interesting book by a skilled and observant Englishman.

Puzzo, Dante. The Spanish Civil War.
A briefer account, but a good beginning with readings that give the flavor of the times.

Szulc, Tad. Portrait of Spain.

Thomas, Hugh. The Spanish Civil War.
There is now an abridged edition of this classic work. Well worth your attention.

Wells, B. Spain, the Gentle Anarchy.
The book is as informative as the title implies.

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