Cuando el mundo quiso ser español : La spanishmanía que cambió la historia y la cultura universal

Javier Rubio Donzé, one of Spain's most renowned popular historians, invites readers on a fascinating journey through eight centuries of history. This exploration dismantles old stereotypes to delve into Spain's extraordinary influence on world culture. Through twenty-five rigorous and surprising stories, this work reveals the unexpected Hispanic footprint on our planet. You will discover the Spanish connection to Santa Claus, cowboys, Robinson Crusoe, and Snow White; the impact of Philip II on fashion; and the replicas of the Giralda in North America. All of this is accompanied by universal figures such as Eugénie de Montijo, Balenciaga, Dalí, and Hemingway.