Paul Preston
Paul Preston
b. 21 Jul 1946- Books
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Sir Paul Preston CBE (born 21 July 1946 in Liverpool) is an English historian and Hispanist, biographer of Franco, specialist in Spanish history, in particular the Spanish Civil War, which he has studied for more than 30 years. He is the winner of multiple awards for his books on the Spanish Civil War.
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Paul Preston is widely recognized for his extensive and authoritative historical works focusing on 20th-century Spain, particularly the Spanish Civil War and the Franco dictatorship. His scholarship is considered foundational in these areas.
Paul Preston has received numerous accolades for his contributions to Spanish history, including the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, one of Spain's highest civil honors, for his work on the Spanish Civil War.
For readers new to Paul Preston's work, "The Spanish Civil War" is often recommended as an excellent entry point, providing a comprehensive and accessible overview of the conflict he is most known for studying.