Paper Liberals: Press and Politics in Restoration Spain

by David Ortiz

Book Overview

The death of General Francisco Franco in November of 1975 ended thirty-six years of fascist-style dictatorship in Spain. The subsequent transition to liberal parliamentary government was remarkably smooth, particularly when compared to the recent difficulties experienced by other states, such as the former Soviet Republics and Eastern Europe. Ortiz traces Spain's success back to the development of a liberal tradition and a public sphere in the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313312168
• ISBN13: 9780313312168
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.6"