Spain's history during the nineteenth century was tumultuous, and featured alternating periods of republican-liberal and monarchical rule. The Spanish–American War led to losses of Spanish colonial possessions and a series of military dictatorships, during which King Alfonso XIII was deposed and a new Republican government was formed.

SEVEN YEARS AGO this spring, Spain held what should have been a valedictory sort of election. Here was a modern European success story. Spaniards were richer and freer than ever before. Their country was a European power. The ruling right and the ...

Unlike most national anthems, Spain's "La Marcha Real" has no official lyrics. Here's why, along with the anthem's history, significance and the full instrumental version

Argentina, Spain, France and England entered the World Cup as FIFA's highest-ranked teams, and all four reached the semifinals.