Twentieth-Century Spain: A History

by Julián Casanova, Carlos Gil Andrés

This is a much-needed new overview of Spanish social and political history which sets developments in twentieth-century Spain within a broader European context. Julian Casanova, one of Spain's leading historians, and Carlos Gil Andres chart the country's experience of democracy, dictatorship and civil war and its dramatic transformation from an agricultural and rural society to an industrial and urban society fully integrated into Europe. They address key questions and issues that continue to be discussed and debated in contemporary historiography, such as why the Republic was defeated, why Franco's dictatorship lasted so long and what mark it has left on contemporary Spain. This is an essential book for students as well as for anyone interested in Spain's turbulent twentieth century."

Genres: History

380 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Julián Casanova Ruiz is a Spanish historian and columnist.

Reviews

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this certainly increased my understanding of modern Spanish history, my eyes tended to cross at the extensive discussion of politics and government.

[Lucía · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[AlbertRC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una petita introducció a la història contemporània d'Espanya que pot ser d'utilitat per fer una primera aproximació.

[Marta Guerrero · Rating 4 out of 5]

He leído una parte para un trabajo, y me ha servido bastante.

[Manel Perelló · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genial esta sintesis del siglo XX español en un tomo de menos de 365 pag pero que no deja un resquicio por contar y explicar de una manera veraz y nada ideologizada

[Fernando Mahía · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una resumida pero completa y solvente panorámica de la historia de España en el siglo XX. Como enfoque genérico del tema, lo recomiendo mucho..

[Lletraferit · Rating 4 out of 5]

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