The Spanish Civil War: A Very Short Introduction

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The Spanish Civil War was one of the 20th century's most complex and bitter conflicts. What were its causes ? And why does it continue to exert a particular fascination today ? Helen Graham highlights the domestic and internationl context of the war, and reveals its origins in the political and cultural anxieties provoked by the rapid modernization of Europe. Using personal narratives, she combines a powerfully human account of the war and its aftermath with a disturbing ethical enquiry into its legacy for the 21st century.-- Jaquette du livre.  Read more... Abstract: Amid the catastrophes of the twentieth century, the Spanish Civil War continues to exert a particular fascination. The Spanish Civil War: A Very Short Introduction provides a powerfully-written explanation of the war's complex origins and course, and explores its impact on a personal and an international scale.  Read more... Content: The origins of Spain's Civil War -- Rebellion, revolution, and repression -- Mobilize and survive : the republic at war -- The making of rebel Spain -- The republic besieged -- Victory and defeat : the wars after the war -- The uses of history.