Revolution and War in Spain, 1931-1939 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415098947 ISBN 13: 9780415098946

Publisher: Routledge, 1984

Synopsis

This collection of essays constitutes a magnificent monument to recent scholarship on the Second Republic and the Civil War. It is indispensable for a full understanding of the period.' - Raymond Carr

About this title

About the Author:

Paul Preston is Professor of International History at the London School of Economics. His other publications include The Coming of the Spanish Civil War, The Politics of Revenge and The Triumph of Democracy in Spain

Review:

'This collection of essays constitutes a magnificent monument to recent scholarship on the Second Republic na and the Civil War. It is indispensable for a full understanding of the period.' - Raymond Carr

`This volume is not just another collection of scholarly essays of varying quality; it is an important and stimulating book and a clear sign that Spanish historiography is coming of age.' - History Today

`The different essays form a consistent whole and, by stressing the complexity of recent Spanish history this volume succeeds in clarifying it.' - James Joll, New Society

` ... a marvellously readable collection ... this book represents excellent value for a teacher wishing an update on current thinking on the Civil War in the light of considerable recent research.' - History Teaching Review

`The variety, relevance and originality of this book make it a rare and exciting challenge for sixth form students.' - Teaching History

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0415098947
• ISBN 13: 9780415098946
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 316
• Editor: Preston Paul