308 Pages
by
Routledge
308 Pages
by
Routledge
308 Pages
by
Routledge
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Insightful and accessible, A Social History of Modern Spain is the first comprehensive social history of modern Spain in any language. Adrian Shubert analyzes the social development of Spain since 1800. He explores the social conflicts at the root of the Spanish Civil War and how that war and the subsequent changes from democracy to Franco and back again have shaped the social relations of the... Read more
Acknowledgements; Introduction A century of dynamism An evolving economy; Men, women, and children The land The creation of private property; Landowners; Rural social relations; Conflict Cities and towns Elites and white collars; Working class formation; Working class experience Identities The church, religion, and belief; The limits of the state; Communities The Franco regime and after A belated miracle; Men, women, and children; The land; Cities and towns; The church, religion, and belief; The extension of the state; The consumer society Conclusion Notes; Bibliography; Chronology; Index
Biography
Adrian Shubert
`This is a much needed book for teachers of Spanish history. It is thoughtful, stimulating and helpfully organized.' - M. Blinkhorn, University of Lancaster
