Empires in World History
About the Book Series
Empires in World History Series presents innovative perspectives on imperial systems and cross-cultural encounters that shaped world history up to the modern era. Books in the series examine the complex networks, institutions, and cultural exchanges that defined imperial formations across continents and centuries.
Each volume explores key themes including imperial ideologies, trade networks, cultural adaptation and resistance, environmental impacts, and legacy systems in post-imperial societies. Written by experts in their respective fields, these accessible yet scholarly works combine cutting-edge research with compelling narratives, speaking to students, researchers, and general readers interested in understanding how empires shaped our modern world.
The Spanish Empire: A Global History 1478-1975
1st Edition
By Sarah Albiez-Wieck, Raquel Gil Montero, Xosé M. Núñez Seixas
November 18, 2026
This book brings together the history of the Spanish Empire and its entire imperial geography across four continents, from its inception at the end of the 15th century to its end in the 20th century. The authors trace the Empire’s main characteristics, including the colonial societies shaped ...