The Spanish Civil War

by Andrew Forrest

Overview

The Spanish Civil War was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the modern era. This book covers:

* its background with the fall of the monarchy and the Second Republic
* Franco and Fascism
* the conflict itself
* the role of foreign powers
* the legacy of the war.

Including narrative, questions and analysis of a wide variety of sources from popular novels and poetry to contemporary political commentaries, The Spanish Civil War is a concise introduction to this topic and an essential study aid.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138137868
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/22/2015
Series:	Questions and Analysis in History
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	17 - 18 Years

About the Author

Andrew Forrest

Table of Contents

The Primo De Rivera Dictatorship and Thefall of the Monarchy; Part 1 The Second Republic; Part 2 The Military Rising; Part 3 The Republic’s Response; Part 4 Intervention and Non-Intervention: Idealism or Expediency?; Part 5 Politics on the Republican Side and the Role of the Soviet Union; Part 6 Franco and Fascism;

Editorial Reviews

'I would not hesitate to recommend this book as a core text ... At £6.99 this is not only easily affordable but also gives excellent value for money.' - History Teaching Review SATH

'This readable, well-planned book is a most useful teaching aid for those studying the history of the Spanish Civil War, serving also as an introduction for those with little previous knowledge of the period ... Teachers should welcome it.' - British Bulletin of Publications

'This readable, well-planned book is a most useful teaching aid for those studying the history of the Spanish Civil War, serving also as an introduction for those with little previous knowledge of the period ... Teachers should welcome it.' - British Bulletin of Publications

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