The Spanish Labyrinth : An Account of the Social and Political Background of the Spanish Civil War (Canto)

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Summary: A good history of 19th century Spain and up to 1936
Review: Only for those with an interest and some background in Spanish history and politics. Sets the stage for the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). Well written and readable; the English author uses research as well as first-hand experience to paint the complex mosaic of Spanish political factions. In the last line of the epilogue he condemns the English policy of appeasement toward Hitler of allowing the Spanish Civil War to take place by not imposing an arms embargo against Germany. The Spanish fascists were allowed to import German arms and thus, eventually, maintain superior firepower over the Republicans.

Another piece in the history puzzle; worth reading.