Payne, Stanley G.

Franco: A Personal and Political Biography

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ISBN 13:
9780299302146
author:
Payne, Stanley G.
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
University of Wisconsin Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
632
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Political, Biography
Condition:
New
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£22.36

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Franco: A Personal and Political Biography offers a comprehensive and balanced account of one of Spain's most influential leaders. This scholarly biography provides an objective exploration of Franco's life, covering his personal background, military career, and political rise to power. The authors, renowned historians of Spain, present a deeply researched study that draws on previously inaccessible archival material and in-depth interviews with Franco's daughter. The book examines Franco's early life, his role in the Second Spanish Republic, and his leadership during the Spanish Civil War, as well as his involvement in World War II and the repression that followed. This biography provides a nuanced understanding of Franco's complex and multifaceted career, highlighting his adaptability and ability to maintain power in the face of shifting politics, culture, and economics.

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