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A People Betrayed

A People Betrayed

A History of Corruption, Political Incompetence and Social Division in Modern Spain
HistoryMilitary History
Pages
768
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

Paul Preston's extensive history of modern Spain, from 1876 to 2016, explores the ongoing struggle to maintain democracy amidst political corruption. It details how Spain's political system led to defeat in 1898 and the loss of its colonies, followed by weak governments, the Spanish Civil War, and Franco's dictatorship. This work examines the continuous political unrest and national anxiety, highlighting the divide between the populace and the ruling elite.

Prose complexity
10/10

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Genres

History Military History Politics & Society Political Thriller

Authors

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Jordi Ainaud i Escudero

Jordi Ainaud i Escudero is the author of the book Leonardo da Vinci. This work explores the life and genius of the iconic Renaissance artist and inventor.

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Paul Preston

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. Source: [Paul Preston](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Preston) on Wikipedia.

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Peter Noble

Peter Noble writes on history and contemporary affairs, with titles such as A People Betrayed, The Berlin Wall: A World Divided, and The Future of Capitalism. He is also the author of the novel The 4th Secret.