The United Kingdom and Spain in the Eighteenth Century: Beloved Enemy

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.

Manuel-Reyes García Hurtado is Professor of Early Modern History at the University of La Corunna (Spain). He is the author and editor of many books, most recently Conflictos y tensiones en las sociedades portuarias del norte peninsular (siglos XVI-XIX) (2022).