Spain - The Trials and Triumphs of a Modern European Country

An incisive account of modern Spain, from the death of Franco to the Catalan referendum and beyond
 
“Comprehensive and engaging.”—Gideon Rachman, Financial Times
 
Spain’s transition to democracy after Franco’s long dictatorship was widely hailed as a success, ushering in three decades of unprecedented progress and prosperity. Yet over the past decade its political consensus has been under severe strain. A stable two-party system has splintered, with disruptive new parties on the far left and far right. No government has had a majority since 2015.
 
Michael Reid overturns the stereotypical view of Spain as a country haunted by its Francoist past. From Catalan separatism and the indignados movement to the Spanish economy’s overdependence on tourism and small business, Spain’s challenges can often seem unique. But Reid is careful to emphasize the many pressures it faces in common with its European neighbors—such as austerity, populism, and increasing polarization. The result is a penetrating yet rounded portrait of a vibrant country—one that is more often visited than understood.

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Michael Reid

Summary

An incisive account of modern Spain, from the death of Franco to the Catalan referendum and beyond

Product details

• Authors: Michael Reid
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.2024
• EAN: 9780300278682
• ISBN: 978-0-300-27868-2
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 198 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Portugal, European History, Spain, 20th Century, HISTORY / World, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, 21st Century, 21st century history: from c 2000 -, General & world history, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, General and world history, HISTORY / Europe / Spain, HISTORY / Europe / Portugal