Historical and Modern Valencian Industry: A Comprehensive Overview
Historical Valencian Industry
Valencia’s industrial roots trace back to ancient times, with the Middle Ages marking significant growth. Key industries included paper production in Xàtiva, ceramics in Paterna and Manises, metalworking in Valencia, wool production in Alcoi, Bocairent, and Morella, silk in Valencia and Xàtiva, and leather tanning in Valencia. Tile production using fired clay emerged during the Arab period. The 16th century saw textiles (wool, silk, flax, and hemp) and ceramics (primarily
Read MoreTransport in Spain: Systems, Importance, and Challenges
Introduction
Transport encompasses the movement of people and goods between geographical locations. The transport system comprises the infrastructure and vehicles that facilitate this movement (e.g., railways, roads, airports, and seaports). Transport plays a crucial role in various aspects of society, including political, demographic, economic, social, cultural, and international relations. It influences spatial organization by connecting territories and shaping their development.
Characteristics
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1. Agrarian Change in 19th Century Spain
The Disentailment Process and Agrarian Changes
Unlike other European nations, 19th-century Spain experienced insufficient agrarian change to promote industrial development. Liberal land reforms aimed to establish a legal framework for economic development under liberal capitalism. Key measures included abolishing feudal lordships, freeing agricultural property from mayorazgos (entailment), and confiscating and selling church and municipal lands.
While the abolition
Read MoreEuropean Colonialism: Causes, Administration, and Impact
Causes of Imperialism
Demographic Causes
The increase in population generated significant European population pressure. A growing number of people needed to be fed and employed, while resources dwindled. This led to emigration, supported by governments that encouraged white European populations to migrate to the colonies. This favored expansion and the conquest of territories as settlement areas, particularly in the Americas.
Economic Causes
Related to the second stage of the Industrial Revolution,
Read MoreThe Industrial Revolution: A Socioeconomic Transformation
The Industrial Revolution
1. Introduction
The Industrial Revolution was a period of significant economic and technological change that began in Britain in the 18th century. It transformed society and the economy in unprecedented ways.
1.1. Population Revolution
Europe experienced a period of population growth (demographic revolution) from 140 million to 266 million. This was due to increased food production and advancements in hygiene and medicine. Life expectancy increased from 38 to 50 years.
1.2.
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Unit 9: Spain
1. Introduction
Spain (Latin term Hispania), called Iberia by the Greeks, occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula, sharing it with Portugal, the Principality of Andorra, and Gibraltar.
Location: Northern Hemisphere, temperate zone.
Extension: 505,956 km2
Territorial Units:
- Iberian Peninsula (493,484 km2)
- Balearic Islands (Mediterranean, 5 islands, 300 km from Valencia)
- Canary Islands (Atlantic, volcanic origin, 1,400 km south of the peninsula and 100 km from the Saharan coast, 7 main islands)