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The Spanish Labyrinth

- An Account Of The Social And Political Background Of The Civil War

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The Spanish Labyrinth is a comprehensive account of the social and political factors that led to the Spanish Civil War, written by the renowned British author and historian, Gerald Brenan. The book explores the complex and often contradictory forces that shaped Spanish society in the early 20th century, including the legacy of the country's feudal past, the rise of anarchism and socialism, and the tensions between regional identities and the centralizing forces of the state.Brenan provides a detailed analysis of the key players in the conflict, including the conservative forces of the Church and the military, the revolutionary movements of the left, and the competing factions within the Republican government. He also examines the role of international actors such as the Soviet Union, Germany, and Italy in shaping the course of the war.The book is based on extensive research and firsthand experience, as Brenan lived in Spain during the period leading up to the war and witnessed many of the events he describes. The Spanish Labyrinth is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and insightful accounts of the Spanish Civil War, and remains a seminal work on the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781258095772
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 404
  • Udgivet:
  • 26. august 2011
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x27 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 762 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 12. december 2024

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The Spanish Labyrinth is a comprehensive account of the social and political factors that led to the Spanish Civil War, written by the renowned British author and historian, Gerald Brenan. The book explores the complex and often contradictory forces that shaped Spanish society in the early 20th century, including the legacy of the country's feudal past, the rise of anarchism and socialism, and the tensions between regional identities and the centralizing forces of the state.Brenan provides a detailed analysis of the key players in the conflict, including the conservative forces of the Church and the military, the revolutionary movements of the left, and the competing factions within the Republican government. He also examines the role of international actors such as the Soviet Union, Germany, and Italy in shaping the course of the war.The book is based on extensive research and firsthand experience, as Brenan lived in Spain during the period leading up to the war and witnessed many of the events he describes. The Spanish Labyrinth is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and insightful accounts of the Spanish Civil War, and remains a seminal work on the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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