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The Dispute Over Gibraltar (Arbitrary Borders)
Melissa R Jordine
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Description for The Dispute Over Gibraltar (Arbitrary Borders)
For centuries, strategic Gibraltar, the massive limestone "Rock" was besieged by marauders and vanquishers. This title helps clarify the conflict for students, explaining how the failure of Spain's claim to set specific boundaries on land or at sea led to an unstable situation in which the border changed. Editor(s): Matray, James I. Series: Arbitrary Borders S. Num Pages: 150 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSG; YQH. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 472.
Phoenician traders believed it marked the end of the world. To the Greeks and Romans, it was one of the mythological Pillars of Hercules. For centuries, strategic Gibraltar, the massive limestone ""Rock"" also known as the ""Gateway to the Mediterranean,"" was besieged by marauders and vanquishers. In 1504, Spain prevailed over the Moors and formally annexed Gibraltar to its Crown. Two hundred years later, the Spanish were forced to surrender their Rock to British Admiral Sir George Rooke; the event triggered an altercation that has yet to be resolved. ""The Dispute Over Gibraltar"" helps clarify the conflict for students, explaining ... Read more
Phoenician traders believed it marked the end of the world. To the Greeks and Romans, it was one of the mythological Pillars of Hercules. For centuries, strategic Gibraltar, the massive limestone ""Rock"" also known as the ""Gateway to the Mediterranean,"" was besieged by marauders and vanquishers. In 1504, Spain prevailed over the Moors and formally annexed Gibraltar to its Crown. Two hundred years later, the Spanish were forced to surrender their Rock to British Admiral Sir George Rooke; the event triggered an altercation that has yet to be resolved. ""The Dispute Over Gibraltar"" helps clarify the conflict for students, explaining ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Chelsea House Publications
Condition
New
Series
Arbitrary Borders S.
Number of Pages
150
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Broomall, United States
ISBN
9780791086483
SKU
V9780791086483
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