Coming of the Spanish Civil War: Reform, Reaction and Revolution in the Second R

Description: Coming of the Spanish Civil War by Paul Preston The breakdown of democracy in Spain in the 1930s resulted in a torrent of political and military violence. The author offers an explanation of the democratic collapse, outlining the social and economic background. Revised and updated, this edition takes account of archival material now available. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The breakdown of democracy in Spain in the 1930s resulted in a torrent of political and military violence. In this revised edition, Paul Preston provides a disturbing explanation of the democratic collapse, outlining the social and economic background. Since the first edition of this book was completed over 15 years ago, the archives have been opened up. The diaries, letters and memoirs of major protagonists have been published and there have been innumerable studies of the politics of the Republic, of parties, unions, elections and social conflict, national and provincial. This edition updates the original text to take account of the new material. The authors other publications include: "Franco: A Biography" (Harper Collins, 1993); "The Politics of Revenge: Fascism and the Military in 20th Century Spain" (Routledge, 1990); "The Triumph of Democracy in Spain" (Routledge, 1986); and has edited "Revolution and War in Spain, 1931-1939" (Routledge, 1984). Author Biography Paul Preston is Professor of International History at the London School of Economics. His many books on Spain include Franco: A Biography (1993), The Politics of Revenge: Fascism and the Military in Twentieth-Century Spain (1990) and The Triumph of Democracy in Spain (1986). Table of Contents PROLOGUE 1 THE ORIGINS OF THE SOCIALIST SCHISM: 1917–31 2 BUILDING BARRICADES AGAINST REFORM The legalist Right, 1931–3 3 SOCIAL DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL CONFLICT The PSOE in power, 1931–3 4 THE POLITICS OF REPRISAL The CEDA, the PSOE and the polarisation of 1934 5 A BLUFF CALLED The insurrection of 1934 6 THE LEGAL ROAD TO THE CORPORATE STATE The CEDA in power, 1934–5 7 SOCIALISM UNDER STRESS Repression, radicalisation and the Popular Front 8 THE ABANDONMENT OF LEGALISM The PSOE, the CEDA and the coming of war in 1936 EPILOGUE Details ISBN0415063558 Author Paul Preston Short Title COMING OF THE SPANISH CIVIL WA Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0415063558 ISBN-13 9780415063555 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1994 Publication Date 1994-06-30 Imprint Routledge Subtitle Reform, Reaction and Revolution in the Second Republic Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1946 Residence US Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780415063555 UK Release Date 1994-06-30 AU Release Date 1994-06-30 NZ Release Date 1994-06-30 Pages 366 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Alternative 9780415063548 DEWEY 946.081 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134409193;

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