"The Spanish World: Civilization and Empire" by John H. Elliott is a hardcover book published by Abrams, Inc. in 1991. It is illustrated and focuses on the history of civilization in Europe, specifically Spain, Portugal and the Americas. The book is intended for adults and has 272 pages, measuring 12 inches in length, 9 inches in width, and 1 inch in height. It includes 320 illustrations with 100 plates in full color and 2 maps.