"History of the Spanish Language and Literature, Volume 1: From the Beginnings to Charles V" is a book written by the outstanding Spanish philologist and literary critic Julio Cejador y Frauca. This work describes the development of the Spanish language and literature from the earliest times to the reign of Charles V. The authors examine the influence of various historical events and cultural phenomena on the formation of the language and culture of Spain. This book is an important source for understanding and studying the history and culture of the Spanish language.