Spain at War: The Spanish Civil War in Context 1931-1939 [Paperback]

A. Shubert (Author), G. Esenwein (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0582552729 | ISBN-13: 978-0582552722 | Publication Date: April 22, 1995 | Edition: First Edition

The Spanish Civil War (July 1936-April 1939) killed several hundred thousand soldiers and civilians and created psychological scars that would take over half a century to heal. Here, two of the ablest young historians of modern Spain examine the ill-fated Second Republic (1931-1936) and its tragic aftermath in their full historical background. Alongside the military and political dimensions, the book breaks new ground in exploring such themes as the impact of the war on gender relations; the varieties of terrorism; and the role of propaganda.

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'There is no doubt that this book will quickly become an indispensable standard work for interested readers even beyond the English-speaking world'. Journal of Modern History

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• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Longman; First Edition edition (April 22, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582552729
• ISBN-13: 978-0582552722
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,979,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, March 11, 2004

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This review is from: Spain at War: The Spanish Civil War in Context 1931-1939 (Paperback)

Unfortunately a very superficial and biased account of that violent conflict. The authors often omit important facts to further their own idealogical agenda (pro-Republican in this case.)One cannot help but recieve the impression that the authors fail to fully comprehend and analyze certain key aspects and motivations involved (Carlism or the violence and character of the Republican religious persecution are notable examples.)The bibliography is useful but fails to include the groundbreaking and fresh scholarship of Warren Carroll and some others on the topic. This book is of very limited value to the serious student of the period (1931-1939).