Townson, Nigel
The Penguin History of Modern Spain: 1898 to the Present
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141984216
- author:
- Townson, Nigel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 2.8 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Spain & Portugal,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Penguin History of Modern Spain 1898 to the Present by Nigel Townson A fresh perspective on modern Spain, this book challenges the prevailing narrative of a country marked by civil war and dictatorship. Drawing on over forty years of post-Franco scholarship, Townson offers a richly layered and exciting new history that reveals a dynamic and progressive society firmly rooted in modern Europe. Through a unique blend of cutting-edge research and personal testimonies, Townson sheds light on the often-overlooked aspects of Spanish history, revealing a country that defies simplistic stereotypes. By interweaving the stories of ordinary people with the complexities of politics, society, economics, and culture, this book provides a nuanced and surprising portrait of Spain that goes beyond the myths of the past.
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