A new account of the inhabitants, trade, and government of Spain. Containing I. A concise view of its soil, produce, and Manufactures; and of the Number, Genius, and Temper of its Inhabitants. II. The several Branches of their Trade, the Management of their Affairs in India, the Strength and Power of their Army and Navy, and the different Taxes and Revenues by which they are enabled to carry on a War. III. An account of its constitution, and the most remarkable Revolutions that have happened in it; particularly, the Passing of the Crown from the House of Austria into that of Bourbon; the Consequences of this Alteration, and the Present State, Maxims of Government, true Interest, and political Connections of that Kingdom, especially with the Crown of Great Britain. To which is added, A Description of the principal Sea-Port Towns in Spain, with the Soundings of their Harbours, and Strength of their Fortifications. Taken from the best authorities.

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MDCCLXII. [1762]