The proposed edition is the first collective history of Spain from ancient times to the present day in Russian historiography. The first volume covers the period up to the end of the XVII in . The combination of chronological, problematic and regional approaches allowed the authors to trace the most important problems of Spanish history in their dynamics and at the same time demonstrate the diversity of regional development options. A special place in the book is occupied by the topic of interaction and mutual influence in the history of Spain of civilizations of the West and the East. Discusses the role of Spain in the history of America. Genre book combines features of academic generalizing work and teaching aid, at the same time, "History of Spain" can be of interest to a wide range of readers. The publication contains many color and black-and-white illustrations, maps, bibliography and indexes. For historians, philologists, art historians, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of Spain