TelePizza had grown from a single store in 1988 to the largest pizza chain in Spain. At the end of 1997 they had 399 stores and an estimated market share of 62% in Spain‚ and 68 stores internationally. The success of TelePizza was mostly driven by great HR management. TelePizza only hired the best people and put a lot of effort on development. This led to an outstanding commitment and high flexibility. People started their position as a delivery person became even franchisees‚ so franchisees had
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When the Nationalist uprising began in Spain in 1936‚ General Francisco Franco wrote to Hitler and asked for help in transporting his troops from Morocco to Spain. This request was at first denied by the German foreign minister Constantin von Neurath‚ who believed that helping Spain would bring on another European war. Hitler disagreed‚ and sent word to General Franco that Germany would support the rebellion. In July 1936‚ Hitler succeeded in transporting Franco’s +/- 15 000 troops (known as “The
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November 20‚ 1975 ended an era of Authoritarian dictatorship and Fascism in Spain. However‚ even after his death‚ the question was where does Spain go from here? Moreover‚ the memory of the Spanish Civil War still resonated with lawmakers‚ political leaders‚ and citizens in Spain and exiles. The memories of the Second Republic’s downfall‚ the mass murder during and after the Civil War‚ and the Franco dictatorship had remained with Spain for decades. However‚ during the transition‚ peace‚ amnesty‚ liberty
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symbolism found within the Alhambra‚ we will be able to discuss how these symbolism might help make an architectural space alive. Introduction: - Alhambra (means ‘Red Castle’ in Arabic due to its reddish walls) - Last capital of the Moorish empire in Spain - Main Purpose: A military fortification (against the Christians) and palace-city with gardens and bathes within it. - Location: On the top of the hill al-Sabika on the left bank of the River Darro - Located on a strategic high point with a view
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started to pay for various explorations to discover a way to get to Asia so they could get spices all the more effectively and for less expensive. Portugal was the main European nation that sent various explorers to hunt down the way to get to Asia. Spain‚ in any case‚ would soon take control over the lead in exploration. At
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Juan de Onate was born. He was born in Zacatecas‚ New Spain (Mexico). His father’s name was Cristobal De Onate; his father was a conquistador/silver baron. Juan’s mother was Dona Catalina Salazar. They were silver mine owners‚ and Spanish-Basque colonists. He grew up dreaming of conquering the region north of New Spain. Juan de Onate first career was as an Indian fighter. He was an Indian fighter in the Northern Frontier region of New Spain. Juan de Onate then married Isabel de Tolosa de Moctezuma
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blue in 1492. Christopher Columbus sailed for Spain in order to find a shorter route to Asia. In terms of accomplishing this goal‚ he was one of the biggest failures in history. However‚ he was very successful in terms of opening up a new world to Europe. His "discovery" of the new world led to new goods being introduced from the Americas to Europe and vise versa. Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492. Christopher Columbus sailed for Spain in order to find a shorter route to Asia.
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The Philippines had been colonized by Spain for 300 years. Within three centuries‚ the Spaniards had greatly influenced the country. Though indirect‚ major events in the West‚ particularly in Europe‚ had affected Spain. Because of this‚ there was a huge impact and major changes in the Philippines‚ as Spain’s colony. At around 18th and 19th century‚ changes in the world were precipitated by three great revolutions in Europe and in America. The industrial revolution is basically an economic revolution
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discovery of a western water route to Asia. With the financial backing he received from Spain he is able to set sail toward the west. In October 1492‚ Columbus lands in the America’s where he is greeted by the native people‚ whom he refers to as Indians‚ because he thinks he landed on islands near Asia. Somewhat fascinated by these people Columbus never forgets his main goals and claims the island for the nation of Spain and begins to inquire about gold: "I was attentive to find out if there was any gold;
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going East. columbus had to swim to shore after his ship burned. That is where he met his wife Felipa Perestrello. Where he soon had a son‚ Diego‚ but his wife died in 1480 and Columbus moved to Spain with his son ‚Diego‚ where he had a second son‚ Fernando‚ who was born out-of-wedlock. At the time Spain was not as strong as Portugal‚ a war with the Moors consumed them. He took part in many expeditions
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