Spanish Republic and the Civil War, 1931-1939

by Gabriel Jackson

Book Overview

At the time of its occurrence, the Spanish Civil War epitomized for the Western world the confrontation of democracy, fascism, and communism. An entire generation of Englishmen and Americans felt a deeper emotional involvement in that war than in any other world event of their lifetimes, including the Second World War. On the Continent, its "lessons," as interpreted by participants of many nationalities, have played an important role in the politics...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691007578
• ISBN13: 9780691007571
• Release Date: July 1987
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.2" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Still the best after 44 years

This is still the best book about the Spanish Civil War from a rigorous perspective. Astonishing that it has gone out of print, and even more astonishing that all the other books about this war are so much worse, with the single exception of Preston's, which I find a lot less engaging.

Best single-volume study of Republic and Civil War

I am astounded that no one has yet reviewed this book. Originally published in 1965, it remains the classic center-left interpretation of the Republic and Civil War. It is balanced, well researched and comprehensive. For those looking for a more conservative treatment of this period, see Stanley Payne's "Spain's First Democracy."