Demographic Transition and Urban Development in Spain
Demographic Transition
Demographic transition refers to the historical shift within an area or country, where the birth rate gradually declines, while the death rate decreases rapidly, causing rapid and abundant population growth. In the Spanish case, this period started in the early twentieth century and ended around 1975, giving way to the modern demographic regime when the birth rate began to fall.
Urban Morphology
Urban morphology is the study of the form of cities. This study is complex due to
Read MorePolitical Landscape of Medieval Castile and Aragon
The Middle Ages: Political Organization and Institutions in the Kingdom of Castile
Until the 11th century, monarchs had limited authority, and the nobles held significant power. The king acted within his own demarcation (lordship of the Crown). His functions were coinage and leading the lords in war, while also administering justice and collecting taxes. From the 11th and 12th centuries, monarchs began to strengthen their power.
- Monarchy: Under feudalism, the king held legislative and other powers.
Immigration and Indigenous Peoples in Argentina
Immigration and Amnesty in Argentina
Illegal immigration, or undocumented migration, refers to individuals who have not met the legal requirements for entry or stay in a country. This type of migration has become increasingly significant globally, particularly as opportunities for permanent immigration decrease and restrictions on labor migration increase. International documents highlight illegal immigration as a major concern in political and labor contexts, primarily due to the vulnerability of
Paleolithic to Visigoths: Society and Conquest in the Iberian Peninsula
Society in the Paleolithic Era
Hunters in the Paleolithic era faced varying weather conditions, including many colder seasons. Their economy was based on hunting and gathering, leading to a nomadic lifestyle. They lived near rivers and in caves. Social differences existed, with groups often joining forces for hunting. A technological revolution occurred, with tools becoming increasingly useful for more specific functions.
Cantabrian Cave Paintings
The Altamira cave provides an example of Cantabrian
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Al-Andalus: A Diverse and Heterogeneous Population
Al-Andalus had a very diverse population. In addition to the Goths, there were invading Muslims, a majority of whom were Berbers from North Africa, settled in the poorest areas of Hispania. During the most flourishing period of the Caliphate, the population reached five million due to the general economic progress of Al-Andalus. Some Goths remained Christian, but most converted to Islam, and were called renegades or Muladi. Christians and Jews enjoyed
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Autonomous Communities of Spain
The State of Autonomy is the state organization that recognizes the right of self-government of the nationalities and regions that comprise it. In Spain, it was introduced by the 1978 Constitution, which established the conditions and processes to achieve autonomy (Articles 143 and 151). There are seventeen autonomous communities in the Spanish State:
- Catalonia
- Basque Country
- Galicia
- Andalusia
- Navarra
- Canary Islands
- Principality of Asturias
- Cantabria
- Aragon
- Castilla and León
- Madrid
- Extremadura
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