TY - BOOK AU - García Hurtado,Manuel-Reyes TI - The United Kingdom and Spain in the eighteenth century: beloved enemy T2 - Routledge studies in modern European history SN - 9781040149409 U1 - 327.41046009/033 23/eng/20240618 PY - 2025/// KW - HISTORY / Europe / General KW - HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain KW - HISTORY / Europe / Spain & Portugal KW - Great Britain KW - Relations KW - Spain KW - History KW - 18th century KW - Civilization KW - Spanish influences KW - British influences N1 - Collection of essays by Pablo de la Fuente de Pablo and 24 others; The Royal Navy in Anglo-Spanish Relations, 1714-1739 / Richard Harding -- The Royal Navy in the Backyard : The Effects of the New Context in the Western Mediterranean as Portrayed in the Correspondence of the Spanish Military Serving in the Wars of Italy (1718-1750) / Víctor García-González -- The Global Enemy : Spanish Global Awareness and British Expansion (c. 1750-1800) / Pablo Ortega-del-Cerro N2 - "This book seeks to bridge a gap in the historiography of Spain and Great Britain by arguing that while the 18th century witnessed periods of tension, conflict, and hostility between the two powers, their relationship remained multifaceted and significant across other domains. Throughout the 18th century, Spain and Great Britain cycled through phases of open warfare, armed peace, and deep suspicion. The British captures of Gibraltar and Menorca dealt a severe blow to the newly established Bourbon dynasty in Spain. However, even in times of war, not all communication channels are closed, and through these, numerous formal and informal contacts managed to transcend the volatile political climate and enmities. The contributors of this volume delve beyond the well-known animosity and conflicts to explore the spectrum of interactions, encompassing cultural exchange, traditional diplomacy, trade, espionage, and a multitude of other facets. This volume is a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in the intricate dynamics between Great Britain and Spain during the 18th century, as well as to a broader audience of historians and both undergraduate and postgraduate students of history and international relations"-- UR - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003504306 ER -