Història de Catalunya

by F. Xavier Hernández Cardona, Víctor Hurtado (Illustrator)

El llibre pretén, de manera didàctica, fer entendre les claus de l'evolució històrica de Catalunya. Constitueix un esforç de síntesi que recull les aportacions més recents: des de les troballes del període paleolític a Terrassa fins a les darreres eleccions.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

166 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

About the author

Graduated in Philosophy and Letters, section of Modern and Contemporary History from the University of Barcelona, in 1978. He received his doctorate in 1993 with the thesis: "The History of Catalonia at the Primary and Secondary Education, 1975-1990" (directed by Pelai Pagès). He specialized in the field of Social Sciences Didactics, in Museography and in History and in historical iconography. He participated very actively in the educational reform processes in Catalonia at the end of the 20th century. He has participated in the writing of numerous textbooks and in the design of educational innovation materials.

Reviews

[Elena · Rating 4 out of 5]

A biased yet very interesting read.

[Renato Renato · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting short read for those willing to understand a little of this country and people. The amount of conflicts along the way, specially against Castilla/Spain, the way this people organized themselves and has been trying to protect their existence and culture are highlights. The book was published before the very latest attempt on independence in 2017. From what I read here I would not be surprised if we see further fight towards the goal of separating Catalonia from Spain in the near future.

[Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great overall and high-level history of Catalonia. However, it was a bit of work slogging through a parade of dates, monarchs, and other high officials. A bit of context would be helpful. The modern commentary veered from history to opinion often without support for claims made (it's quite possible the claims are valid, but still, support helps.

[Armand Oliva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tot el que vingui del X. Hernández es interessant. Apassionat per la història. Ell em va fer estimar la història de Catalunya amb la forma d'explicar-ho a classe.

[Mar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Molt bon llibre per tenir una síntesi breu de la història de Catalunya.
Per mi l'últim capítol tira més d'opinió política personal que d'història.