Spain and Its Achilles'' Heels - The Strong Foundations of a Countrys Weaknesses

This book tracks the historical roots of the political tensions that make Spain the captivating yet troubled country that it is today.

List of contents

1. Spanish Politics Beyond Franco and Catalonia
2. Achilles' Heels: The Strong Foundations of a Country's Weaknesses
3. The Territory and the People: How Many Nations?
4. Dealing with the Past: Franco's Legacy
5. Who Weaves the Social Safety Net?
6. "It's the Church We Have Lit Upon, Sancho": Catholicism and Conservative Politics
7. Vulnerabilities Need not be Weaknesses
Timeline
Bibliography
Index

About the author

By Koldo Casla

Product details

• Authors: Koldo Casla
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.05.2024
• EAN: 9781538164600
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-6460-0
• No. of pages: 218
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Portugal, European History, Spain, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, Politics & government, HISTORY / Europe / Spain