""Modern Spain 1788-1898"" is a historical book written by Martin Andrew Sharp Hume. This book is a part of the ""The Story Of The Nations"" series, which provides a comprehensive account of the history of various nations. In this book, Hume explores the political, social, and cultural developments of Spain during the late 18th and 19th centuries, a period of great change and upheaval in the country. The book begins with an overview of Spain's political landscape in 1788, when Carlos III was the king. Hume then discusses the reigns of Carlos IV and Fernando VII, and the political instability that characterized their rule. He also examines the impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars on Spain, and how these events led to the country's eventual decline. The book also delves into the cultural and social changes that occurred during this period, including the rise of Romanticism and the emergence of new literary and artistic movements. Hume discusses the works of prominent Spanish writers and artists such as Francisco de Goya and Gustavo Adolfo B�����cquer. Overall, ""Modern Spain 1788-1898"" provides a detailed and engaging account of Spain's history during a time of great transformation. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Spanish history, politics, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.